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The Lord always showed his unfailing love, but he also held generations accountable for their sins, and their children faced the consequences. Through his mercy and judgment, the Lord showed his unlimited power. Jeremiah was confident that the Lord would show love to his people as he had promised.
This prayer of Jeremiah was different from his earlier ones. Those were full of anguish, despair, and even criticism of the Lord's treatment of Judah. This prayer was calm, affirming, and worshipful.
People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah God, Being and Attributes of God, Names of Land
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Children: Involved in Guilt of Parents God: Mercy of God: Presence of Heredity: General Scriptures Concerning Jeremiah: The Prophet: Prayers of Prayer: Jeremiah Private Prayer: Jeremiah Sin: Consequences of, Entailed Upon Children