Book Of Jeremiah Research Paper

Jeremiah

Throughout the Old Testament, God uses prophets to speak to His people, just like He uses Jeremiah to witness to the Israelites. Given the information in the book of Jeremiah, little is known about him. As a student, it is important to understand what is being read. But it is also important to know who the book is about. It is vital to understand who Jeremiah was and how he became a prophet. Finally, it is also important to understand why he was accepted into the Bible and what I can learn about his life as a prophet. To begin with, it is important to understand where Jeremiah came from and who he is. Jeremiah was born on the ninth day of the month of Av to the Levitical priest, Hilkiah. He was raised in the village of Anatoth where he learned to become a priest, and ultimately a prophet. God called Jeremiah to be a prophet when he was still a youth. Jeremiah 1:6-7 states, “O Sovereign Lord,’ I said, ‘I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!’ The Lord replied, ‘Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you.’” Even though Jeremiah was young, God still used him. Throughout the book of Jeremiah, the message is about how the Israelites should turn from their sins. It is also about the coming destruction of Israel. Jeremiah prophesied

There are several reasons why I think Jeremiah should be included in the Bible. To begin with, Jeremiah spoke with God as a prophet. If anyone should be accepted, it would be someone who talks with God. Jeremiah’s writings can be interpreted to all generations, meaning I can learn something new every time I read it. The book also does not contradict other writings. but it does tie in with the writings of Ezra. These are just few of the many reasons that I think the book of Jeremiah should be accepted in the Old