Jeremiah 45
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Lutheran reading notes
In Jeremiah chapter 45, the prophetic message continues to reveal themes of warnings of judgment, covenant unfaithfulness, and future restoration. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes the contrast between divine law, which exposes sin, and the promise of grace through God's future redemption. The chapter illustrates both warning and hope within God's covenant relationship.
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The word that Jeremiah the prophet spake unto Baruch the son of Neriah, when he had written these words in a book at the mouth of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, saying,
Jeremiah 45:1 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, unto thee, O Baruch;
Jeremiah 45:2 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Thou didst say, Woe is me now! for the LORD hath added grief to my sorrow; I fainted in my sighing, and I find no rest.
Jeremiah 45:3 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Thus shalt thou say unto him, The LORD saith thus; Behold, {that} which I have built will I break down, and that which I have planted I will pluck up, even this whole land.
Jeremiah 45:4 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek {them} not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.
Jeremiah 45:5 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.