BOOK OF THE PROPHET JEREMIAH
Introduction
Jeremiah establishes in the first chapter of his writings who he is. Later there cannot be any questions who made the statements that he does. Jeremiah is the son of Hilkiah. He is a priest in the land of the tribe of Benjamin.
The Jews having been a split nation for most of its history. Jeremiah’s messages are to the Nation of Judah. The Nation of Israel having been taken into captivity several decades earlier. Jeremiah was now the Prophet needing to speak to the last Kings of Judah prior to the kingdom being taken and its people going into captivity.
Jeremiah began his ministry the year after King Josiah turned to God (2 Chronicles 34:3) and lived after the captives were taken to Babylon. Chapter 52 documents that Jeremiah is left by the Babylonians in Judah.
Five Kings (2 Kings 22 – 2 Kings 25) he prophesied under:
Josiah reigned 31 years 2 Kings 22:1
Jehoahaz reigned 3 months 2Kings 23:31-33
Jehoiakim reigned 11 years 2Kings 23:36
Jehoiachin reigned 3 months 2Kings 24:6-16
Zedekiah reigned 11 years 2Kings 24:18
A chart on these Kings and some facts known from scripture have been put together in the document called:
Kings of Judah – Last ones before captivity
In total the kings of Judah had 40 years from the 13th year of Josiah’s reign until the Captivity under Zedekiah to listen to the words of Jeremiah.
Jeremiah lived about 66 years after Isaiah. Isaiah had given the nations ample warning of God’s coming judgment. Isaiah told them of their coming captivity and even of their release from captivity. Jeremiah was there to see that captivity take place.
Chapter Overviews
Chapters 1 - 19
First 19 chapters contain opportunities given from God.
Call and Commission of the Prophet
Turning backs on God for servitude
Sisters: Israel and Judah compared
World Before Creation
End of the Jewish People
Reprobate Judah
History of Idolatry not God
Death of Jewish Nation
Jews Shall Be Scattered
Beliefs while living in Captivity
Jews Broke Covenant with God
Nations warned of Return of Christ
Girdle and Wine Bottle
Famine - False Prophets
Gods anger is rising
Jewish Restoration
Deceitful Heart and Honoring Sabbath
Reshaping Israel to Image of God
Price of Rebellion
Chapters 20 - 25
Chapters 20-25 show events transpiring at time of the Prophet Jeremiah.
Includes prophetic prophecies for the Jewish captivity and End Times.
Persecution and Lament
King seeks counsel
Last Three Judean Kings
Second Coming and Restoration of Jews
Good and Bad Fig Baskets
70 Years Captivity and End Times Destruction
Chapters 26 - 28
Chapter 26-28 further messages shared by Jeremiah.
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapters 29 - 33
The last years before the fall of Jerusalem.
Prophecies the Jewish captivity and End Times.
Letter to Captives in Babylon
The End Times
Life during Millennium Restoration
Land Purchase to illustrate Return
Covenant with David in Millennium
Chapters 34 - 36
Issues surrounding the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Servitude abuse
Rechabites Example
King Jehoiakim and Scroll
NOTE: Chapter 36 and 45 belong together.
See the chapter45 study notes for details.
Baruch’s Promise
Chapters 37 - 44
Begins in the last years before Jerusalem is taken.
Captivity for Judah begins. Jerusalem Falls.
Events of the life of the Remnant.
Egyptian Aid and Prison
King Zedekiah authority
FINAL DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM
Gedaliah Governor
Ishmael: Man of Evil
Back to Gods Counsel
Back to Die in Egypt
Death Sentence
Chapter 45
see Chapter 36.
Chapters 46 - 52
Prophetic messages to the nations of the world.
Egypt
Philistines
Moab
Against the Nations
The Two Babylons
Replication of 2Kings chapter
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