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Study Guide: Jeremiah

• Use this guide to read, reflect, and discuss the book of Jeremiah. </aside>

1) About the Book

• Author: Jeremiah (with help from Baruch, Jeremiah 36)
• Audience: Judah and Jerusalem, with messages to surrounding nations
• Time period: Late kingdom of Judah (leading up to, and including, exile)
• Big idea: YAHUAH calls His people back to covenant faithfulness, warns of judgment for persistent rebellion, and promises restoration.

2) Key Themes to Watch

• Covenant faithfulness vs. rebellion
• True worship vs. empty religion
• The prophet’s burden, perseverance, and obedience
• Judgment and mercy together
• Exile and hope
• The New Covenant (Jeremiah 31)

3) Quick Outline (Simple)

• Ch. 1: Jeremiah’s calling
• Ch. 2–29: Messages of warning and calls to repent
• Ch. 30–33: Promises of restoration and the New Covenant
• Ch. 34–45: Events during the fall of Jerusalem and its aftermath
• Ch. 46–51: Messages to the nations
• Ch. 52: Historical summary of Jerusalem’s fall