The word of God comes asking the prophet what he sees. Stand up and say(AH) to them whatever I command you. The Voice Bible Copyright © 2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. 34:1; Jer. 9 Then the Eternal reached out and touched my mouth, and He gave me His divine message. The Prophet Is Called. 1 The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. The word of God comes asking the prophet what he sees. God will send out a message to the ten tribes of the Northern Kingdom, which He still calls Israel. Words are the tools of a prophet. Remember, I am with you. I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord. 5 Eternal One: Roam the streets of Jerusalem, and tell Me what you see, Jeremiah. The prophet Jeremiah sees it all differently. “Ah, Lord God! Just as the almond tree is usually the first sign of spring, soon the first signs of God’s approaching judgment will appear. 12 The Lord said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching[b](X) to see that my word is fulfilled.”, 13 The word of the Lord came to me again: “What do you see?”(Y), “I see a pot that is boiling,” I answered. 24:7; Deut. 9 Then the Eternal reached out and touched my mouth, and He gave me His divine message. Eternal One: 12 That’s right. 1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were # Josh. 4 And now the fateful day when the Eternal One first spoke to me: 5 Eternal One: Before I even formed you in your mother’s womb,        I knew all about you. The Voice. Jeremiah’s Voice, Inc. 1001 E. Hebron Pkwy Suite 118-180 Carrollton, TX 75010 If you would like to send your gift to Jeremiah’s Voice, Inc. “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone, please: Please print in the memo portion of the check who the gift is “in honor of” or “in memory of.” So I went down to the potter’s shop and found him making something on his wheel. Indeed, some of the earliest followers of Jesus will find in Him the fulfillment of these hopes, dreams, and aspirations. Cast them out of my sight; rather, Dismiss them from my presence. Jeremiah was called to be "a prophet to the nations" (Jer. Eternal One: Look, I have placed My words in you. 24:24 obey the voice of the Lord our God to whom we send you, # Deut. The word of the Eternal came to him in a series of messages that started coming to the prophet in the 13th year of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah. I’m too young and inexperienced to speak for You. To build and to plant.”. 18 Today I have made you(AJ) a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. I promise I will always deliver you. You will know what to say now, for you will be My voice. either the voice of the prophets, that is still sounding it in your ears, and declaring it unto you; or rather, the rumour and noise of this army is already come through your land; you have the heavy tidings of this great affliction, Jeremiah 8:16, to note the near approach of it. 3 These disturbing and awesome messages continued throughout the reign of Jehoiakim, Josiah’s son, king of Judah, until Jerusalem was captured in the 5th month of the 11th year of Zedekiah, another of Josiah’s sons, who was also king of Judah. 1:2; Mal. Tonight is the anniversary of the horrific tragedy of 9/11/2001. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin From this know that I am watching over My word until it is accomplished. 3:6; 36:2 Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, # Jer. The word of the Eternal came to him in a series of messages that started coming to the prophet in the 13th year of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah. 7 Eternal One: Don’t use your youth as an excuse;        you can and will go wherever I send you. I [ b]ordained you a prophet to the nations.”. Just as the almond tree is usually the first sign of spring, soon the first signs of God’s approaching judgment will appear. 21:24; 2 Chr. 16 I will declare My sentence for their wicked crimes. The Voice Bible, Hardcover: Step Into the Story of Scripture, The Voice Bible, Personal Size, Paperback: Step Into the Story of Scripture, The Voice, The Voice of Mark, Paperback: Let Them Listen, The Gospel According to Jesus: A Faith that Restores All Things. Judah was following hard in the path of her sister nation. “Their kings will come and set up their thrones    in the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem;they will come against all her surrounding walls    and against all the towns of Judah. 17 Now stand with courage, and tell the people exactly what I command. 18 Remember, Jeremiah, this very day I have made you as a fortress, a column as strong as iron, a wall of bronze able to withstand the attacks of the entire nation of Judah—from her kings and leaders to the priests and people. 5:27; Josh. 1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the Lord came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. My own people have abandoned Me, burning incense to other gods and bowing down to handmade idols. THE PART OF JEREMIAH IDENTIFIED WITH THE SCROLL [1] JER. (K)”, 6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak;(L) I am too young.”(M), 7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Local Links Coastal Review Online Then the word of the Lord came unto me — With a satisfying assurance to himself, that it was the word of the Lord, and not a delusion. Before you drew your first breath, I had already chosen you to be My prophet to speak My word to the nations. 4 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb(G) I knew[a](H) you,    before you were born(I) I set you apart;(J)    I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. 1:1-20:1-18 [2] JEREMIAH 1. Jeremiah sees an almond, which is shaped like a person’s eye, and God says He is watching. 1 1-2 This is an account of the words and deeds of Jeremiah, son of Hilkiah, one of the priests who lived in the village of Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. Your word—My word—will have the power to uproot and stamp out;        it will destroy and upend. And then your word—My word—will rebuild and plant anew. 24:1] The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (that was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon), 2 which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: 3 “For twenty-three years, # ch. Jeremiah sees an almond, which is shaped like a person’s eye, and God says He is watching. Eternal One: Before I even formed you in your mother’s womb, I knew all about you. Jeremiah: I see a boiling pot, tilting away from the north, ready to spill out toward the south. 1 The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, one a of the priests who were in b Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the L ord came in the days of c Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in d the thirteenth year of his reign. And then your word—My word—will rebuild and plant anew. Verse 1. All rights reserved worldwide. If you can find just one honest person who lives according to My ways, I’ll spare the city of this horror. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year. Eternal One: 14 That is because an evil out of the north will indeed begin spilling onto the people of this land. The prophet sees an ordinary event but receives an extraordinary message. Jeremiah 23 The Voice ... Jeremiah’s prophecy of this coming king inspires many to look and long for God’s Anointed One, His Messiah, from among the sons of David. Nations and empires will now hear Jeremiah’s voice as God’s in these days of painful change. I promise I will always deliver you. Words are the tools of a prophet. The Voice™ translation © 2012 Ecclesia Bible Society Jeremiah: I see the branch of an almond tree. Now God’s message comes through another prophetic drama played out in a potter’s shop somewhere in the city. Jeremiah 1dropdownThe Voicedropdown. Some of you may be wondering how we can do this on the date of one of the greatest tradgedies upon American… The Voice (VOICE), Before you drew your first breath, I had already chosen you. Eternal One: 12 That’s right. (Q), 9 Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched(R) my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. 15 Watch now, as I summon the clans and kingdoms of the north to march against Judah, rule with power at the very gates of Jerusalem, press in on every side, and vanquish all the cities of Judah. I. Eternal One: 14 That is because an evil out of the north will indeed begin spilling onto the people of this land. Jeremiah 15:1 Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Wrestling was Jeremiah's primary focus growing up. You will know what to say now, for you will be My voice.10     This very day I appointed you to speak with My authority over nations and kingdoms. 19 Eventually, they will all give you trouble, but you will be safe. Jeremiah: I see a boiling pot, tilting away from the north, ready to spill out toward the south. 1:5), not a priest like his father and his grandfather. His excuses are often our excuses for not heeding God's voice when he calls. The people are represented as praying or sacrificing in the fore courts of the temple. You can and will say whatever I tell you to say.8     You have no reason to fear the people you speak to,        for I am with you and will defend you. They will fight you, but they will not win. Look in the marketplaces and open spaces of the city. 1 1-2 This is an account of the words and deeds of Jeremiah, son of Hilkiah, one of the priests who lived in the village of Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. 15 Watch now, as I summon the clans and kingdoms of the north to march against Judah, rule with power at the very gates of Jerusalem, press in on every side, and vanquish all the cities of Judah. 21:18; 1 Kin. God uses this ordinary sight to give him an extraordinary message. Chapter summary: the general title (Jeremiah 1:1-3), Jeremiah's call to the prophetic office (Jeremiah 1:4-10), the two visions of the almond tree, and the boiling caldron (Jeremiah 1:11-16), and the assurance to Jeremiah of Divine protection (Jeremiah 1:17 … 1 # ch. A voice, i.e. Jeremiah 1, The Biblical Illustrator, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary contains over 34,000 pages in its original 56 volume printing, the largest of its kind StudyLıght .org . Jeremiah: I see the branch of an almond tree. And say thou to them: Thus hath Jahve, the God of Israel, said: Cursed is the man that heareth not the words of this covenant, Jeremiah 11:4. Do not be terrified(AI) by them, or I will terrify you before them. Having spoken before on the time of his call, he now speaks of the manner of it. Chapter 1 evidently stands apart, as a self-complete and independent whole. You can hear Voice newscasts daily at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. on Dixie 105.7, 102.5 The Shark, 96.7 The Coast, 98.1 The Score. Both speak of coming judgment and remind the young prophet of his difficult assignment. Don’t break down in front of them, or I will break you Myself. God uses this ordinary sight to give him an extraordinary message. 43:2; Mic. The Call Of Jeremiah 1 Jeremiah 1:1-10 I want to thank your pastor for the opportunity to speak at such a sacred and esteemed occasion. 2 The word of the Lord came(B) to him in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah(C) son of Amon king of Judah, 3 and through the reign of Jehoiakim(D) son of Josiah king of Judah, down to the fifth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah(E) son of Josiah king of Judah, when the people of Jerusalem went into exile.(F). The word of the Eternal came to him in a series of messages that started coming to the prophet in the 13th year of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah. Jeremiah 1:5 VOICE - Eternal One: Before I even formed you - Bible Gateway. 2:26; 1 Chr. 3 These disturbing and awesome … 5 So they said to Jeremiah, # Gen. 31:50; Judg. You will know what to say now, for you will be My voice.10     This very day I appointed you to speak with My authority over nations and kingdoms. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. “It is tilting toward us from the north.”. Age: 18. Remember, I am with you. Jeremiah 1:4-5. Jeremiah, the Wailing Prophet Jeremiah 1:1-10. Jeremiah 11:1-8 "The word which came to Jeremiah from Jahveh, saying: Jeremiah 11:2. It consists of a chronological superscription ( Jeremiah 1:1-3 ), assigning the temporal limits of the prophet’s activity; and secondly, of an inaugural discourse, which sets before us his first call, and the general scope of the mission which he was chosen to fulfil. Baal was being worshiped, and the abominations of the nations was Judah's delight. He responds that he sees something rather ordinary: an almond tree. They will fight you, but they will not win. 1:3; 36:1; [2 Kgs. 19 Eventually, they will all give you trouble, but you will be safe. 1. 8 Do not be afraid(N) of them, for I am with you(O) and will rescue(P) you,” declares the Lord. 4 And now the fateful day when the Eternal One first spoke to me: 5 Eternal One: Before I even formed you in your mother’s womb,        I knew all about you. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 18 Remember, Jeremiah, this very day I have made you as a fortress, a column as strong as iron, a wall of bronze able to withstand the attacks of the entire nation of Judah—from her kings and leaders to the priests and people. Ezekiel 1:3 The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him. Nations and empires will now hear Jeremiah’s voice as God’s in these days of painful change. 1 1-2 This is an account of the words and deeds of Jeremiah, son of Hilkiah, one of the priests who lived in the village of Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. From: Fort Worth, Texas. To confirm that Jeremiah has indeed been called to speak for God, two simple visions are given to him, each with an explanation. 14 The Lord said to me, “From the north(Z) disaster will be poured out on all who live in the land. 2:14; 3:5 “Let the Lord be a true and faithful witness between us, if we do not do according to everything which the Lord your God sends us by you. 29:27 in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the Lord came in the days of # 1 Kin. Before you drew your first breath, I had already chosen you        to be My prophet to speak My word to the nations. Eternal One: Look, I have placed My words in you. His dad was a wrestler and Jeremiah started wrestling his freshman year. in the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem; they will come against all her surrounding walls. Send them away from Me, Jeremiah; make them go! 1 The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. From this know that I am watching over My word until it is accomplished. Sin and iniquity were raging. Jeremiah 15 The Voice (VOICE) 15 Eternal One (to Jeremiah) : Even if Moses and Samuel stood before Me to defend this rebellious nation, I would not turn back to this people right now. 7 Eternal One: Don’t use your youth as an excuse;        you can and will go wherever I send you. Jeremiah 1. For decades, those people have been scattered throughout the Assyrian Empire to the north, while their land has been under enemy occupation. He responds that he sees something rather ordinary: an almond tree. There is a play on words here between the Hebrew words for “almond” and “watching,” which sound alike in that language. 13 Then the word of the Eternal came to me a second time. 6 Jeremiah: Ah, Eternal Lord! See if you can find anything good happening anywhere. Your word—My word—will have the power to uproot and stamp out;        it will destroy and upend. whatever I command you, you shall speak. Jeremiah had every excuse ready when God called him to be a prophet. This playful and clever use of words gets Jeremiah’s attention; it stirs his prophetic imagination so that he will similarly use poetry, wordplay, and object lessons to get the attention of his listeners. There is a play on words here between the Hebrew words for “almond” and “watching,” which sound alike in that language. My own people have abandoned Me, burning incense to other gods and bowing down to handmade idols. 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