Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. Yes, I will rejoiceThe Hebrew word for "rejoice" here is "שָׂשׂ" (sas), which conveys a sense of exultation and joy. This is a profound expression of God's delight in His people. In the context of Jeremiah, where much of the narrative involves judgment and exile, this declaration of joy is a powerful reminder of God's enduring love and commitment to His covenant. It reflects the heart of a God who finds joy in the restoration and well-being of His people, emphasizing His desire for a relationship that is not just dutiful but joyful. in doing them good
The phrase "doing them good" is rooted in the Hebrew word "טוֹב" (tov), meaning good, pleasant, or beneficial. This reflects God's benevolent nature and His plans for the welfare of His people. Historically, Israel had experienced much hardship due to their disobedience, but this promise underscores God's ultimate intention to bless and prosper them. It is a reassurance that despite past failures, God's purpose is to bring about their good, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of redemption and restoration. and I will faithfully plant them
The imagery of planting is significant in the Hebrew Scriptures, often symbolizing stability, growth, and prosperity. The word "faithfully" (אֱמוּנָה, emunah) indicates God's steadfastness and reliability. This promise to "plant them" suggests a permanent and secure establishment in the land, contrasting with the uprooting and exile they had experienced. It is a metaphor for renewal and hope, pointing to a future where God's people are firmly rooted in His promises. in this land
The land in question is the Promised Land, a central theme in the covenant between God and Israel. It is not just a physical territory but a symbol of God's promise and faithfulness. The historical context of Jeremiah involves the Babylonian exile, where the land was lost due to disobedience. This promise of return and restoration to "this land" reaffirms God's commitment to His covenant and His people, highlighting the land as a place of blessing and divine presence. with all My heart and all My soul
This phrase emphasizes the depth of God's commitment and love. The use of "heart" (לֵב, lev) and "soul" (נֶפֶשׁ, nephesh) in Hebrew conveys the totality of God's being and intention. It is a profound expression of divine passion and dedication, indicating that God's actions are not mechanical or obligatory but are driven by His innermost being. This reflects the intensity of God's love and His unwavering commitment to His people, offering a powerful assurance of His faithfulness and the certainty of His promises. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of both judgment and hope to the people of Judah during a time of great turmoil and impending exile. 2. GodThe speaker in this verse, expressing His commitment and joy in restoring His people to their land. 3. The People of JudahThe recipients of God's promise, who are facing exile due to their disobedience but are assured of future restoration. 4. The Land of JudahThe promised land from which the people are exiled but to which God promises to return them. 5. The Babylonian ExileThe historical context of this promise, where the people of Judah are taken captive by Babylon as a consequence of their unfaithfulness. Teaching Points God's Joy in RestorationGod takes delight in restoring His people, which reflects His loving and gracious nature. This should encourage believers to trust in God's plans for their lives, even in difficult times. Faithfulness of God's PromisesThe promise to "faithfully plant them in this land" underscores God's unwavering commitment to His covenant. Believers can find assurance in the reliability of God's promises. Wholehearted CommitmentThe phrase "with all My heart and soul" indicates the depth of God's commitment. This serves as a model for believers to love and serve God with their entire being. Hope in Times of DisciplineEven when facing consequences for sin, God's ultimate plan is for the good of His people. This offers hope and encourages repentance and faithfulness. The Importance of Place in God's PlanThe land is significant in God's promises, symbolizing His provision and blessing. Believers are reminded of the spiritual inheritance they have in Christ. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's joy in doing good to His people affect your view of His character and your relationship with Him? 2. In what ways can you see God's faithfulness in your life, and how does this encourage you to trust Him more fully? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's restoration. How did it change your perspective on His promises? 4. How can you apply the concept of serving God with "all your heart and soul" in your daily life? 5. What parallels can you draw between the promise of restoration in Jeremiah 32:41 and the hope offered in the New Testament through Jesus Christ? Connections to Other Scriptures Deuteronomy 30:9This verse echoes the promise of God rejoicing over His people to do them good, highlighting the consistency of God's character and His covenant faithfulness. Ezekiel 36:24-28Similar themes of restoration and renewal are found here, where God promises to gather His people and give them a new heart and spirit. Zephaniah 3:17This verse speaks of God rejoicing over His people with gladness, reinforcing the idea of God's joy in His relationship with His people. People Adam, Anathoth, Babylonians, Baruch, Ben, Benjamin, Hanameel, Jeremiah, Maaseiah, Molech, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar, Neriah, Shallum, ZedekiahPlaces Anathoth, Babylon, Egypt, Horse Gate, Jerusalem, Negeb, Shephelah, Valley of HinnomTopics Assuredly, Faith, Faithfully, Faithfulness, Heart, Plant, Planted, Planting, Pleasure, Rejoice, Rejoiced, Soul, Truly, Truth, Yea, YesDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 32:41 1070 God, joy of
5013 heart, divine
5830 delight
5844 emotions Jeremiah 32:36-41 8442 good works Jeremiah 32:40-41 6667 grace, in OT
8334 reverence, and God's nature Library October 27. "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all Flesh; is There Anything Too Hard for Me?" (Jer. xxxii. 27. )
"Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there anything too hard for Me?" (Jer. xxxii. 27.) Cyrus, the King, was compelled to fulfil the vision of Jeremiah, by making a decree, the instant the prophecy had foretold, declaring that Jehovah had bidden him rebuild Jerusalem and invite her captives to return to their native home. So Jeremiah's faith was vindicated and Jehovah's prophecy gloriously fulfilled, as faith ever will be honored. Oh, for the faith, that in the dark present and the darker …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Perseverance in Holiness
May the King himself come near and feast his saints to-day! May the Comforter who convinced of sin now come to cheer us with the promise! We noticed concerning the fig tree, that it was confirmed in its barrenness: it had borne no fruit, though it made large professions of doing so, and it was made to abide as it was. Let us consider another form of confirmation: not the curse of continuance in the rooted habit of evil; but the blessing of perseverance in a settled way of grace. May the Lord show …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 35: 1889 The Everlasting Covenant of the Spirit
"They shall be My people, and l will be their God. And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from Me."--JER. xxxii. 38, 40. "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes, and ye …
Andrew Murray—The Two Covenants Why all Things Work for Good
1. The grand reason why all things work for good, is the near and dear interest which God has in His people. The Lord has made a covenant with them. "They shall be my people, and I will be their God" (Jer. xxxii. 38). By virtue of this compact, all things do, and must work, for good to them. "I am God, even thy God" (Psalm l. 7). This word, Thy God,' is the sweetest word in the Bible, it implies the best relations; and it is impossible there should be these relations between God and His people, and …
Thomas Watson—A Divine Cordial Discourse on Spiritual Food and True Discipleship. Peter's Confession.
(at the Synagogue in Capernaum.) ^D John VI. 22-71. ^d 22 On the morrow [the morrow after Jesus fed the five thousand] the multitude that stood on the other side of the sea [on the east side, opposite Capernaum] saw that there was no other boat there, save one, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples went away alone 23 (howbeit there came boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they ate the bread after that the Lord had given thanks): 24 when the multitude …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Fifteenth Day for Schools and Colleges
WHAT TO PRAY.--For Schools and Colleges "As for Me, this is My covenant with them, saith the Lord: My Spirit that is upon thee, and My words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LoThe future of the Church and the world depends, to an extent we little conceive, on the education of the day. The Church may be seeking to evangelise the heathen, and be giving up her own children to secular …
Andrew Murray—The Ministry of Intercession The End
'1. And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built forts against it round about. 2. And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. 3. And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land. 4. And the city was broken up, and all the …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Entering the Covenant: with all the Heart
"And they entered into the covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart, and all their soul."--2 CHRON. xv. 12 (see xxxiv. 31, and 2 Kings xxiii. 3). "The Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul."--DEUT. xxx. 6. "And I will give them an heart to know Me, that I am the Lord; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God: for they shall turn to Me with their whole heart."--JER. xxiv. 7 (see xxix. 13). …
Andrew Murray—The Two Covenants Sanctification.
I. I will remind you of some points that have been settled in this course of study. 1. The true intent and meaning of the law of God has been, as I trust, ascertained in the lectures on moral government. Let this point if need be, be examined by reference to those lectures. 2. We have also seen, in those lectures, what is not, and what is implied in entire obedience to the moral law. 3. In those lectures, and also in the lectures on justification and repentance, it has been shown that nothing is …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology Concerning Peaceableness
Blessed are the peacemakers. Matthew 5:9 This is the seventh step of the golden ladder which leads to blessedness. The name of peace is sweet, and the work of peace is a blessed work. Blessed are the peacemakers'. Observe the connection. The Scripture links these two together, pureness of heart and peaceableness of spirit. The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable' (James 3:17). Follow peace and holiness' (Hebrews 12:14). And here Christ joins them together pure in heart, and peacemakers', …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 Perseverance
'Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.' I Pet 1:1. The fifth and last fruit of sanctification, is perseverance in grace. The heavenly inheritance is kept for the saints, and they are kept to the inheritance. I Pet 1:1. The apostle asserts a saint's stability and permanence in grace. The saint's perseverance is much opposed by Papists and Arminians; but it is not the less true because it is opposed. A Christian's main comfort depends upon this doctrine of perseverance. Take …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious …
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