then I would also reject the descendants of Jacob and of My servant David, so as not to take from his descendants rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will restore them from captivity and will have compassion on them." then I would also rejectThe phrase "then I would also reject" is a conditional statement that underscores the faithfulness of God to His covenant. The Hebrew root for "reject" is "מאס" (ma'as), which conveys a strong sense of spurning or casting away. Historically, this reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where rejection would only occur if Israel utterly abandoned their covenant obligations. This highlights God's enduring patience and commitment to His promises, emphasizing that His rejection is not arbitrary but contingent upon Israel's actions. the descendants of Jacob
"Jacob" refers to the patriarch whose name was changed to Israel, representing the nation of Israel. The "descendants of Jacob" are the twelve tribes of Israel. This phrase reminds us of the historical and spiritual lineage that God has chosen to work through. It emphasizes the continuity of God's promises from the patriarchs to their descendants, affirming that God's covenant is not just with individuals but with a people. and My servant David
"David" is a central figure in the Old Testament, representing the ideal king and a man after God's own heart. The term "My servant" signifies a special relationship and role in God's plan. The Davidic covenant promised that David's lineage would endure forever, pointing ultimately to the Messiah. This phrase reassures the reader of the unbroken line of God's promise through David, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. so as not to take from his descendants rulers
This phrase speaks to the promise of leadership and governance through David's line. The Hebrew word for "rulers" is "משל" (mashal), which can mean to govern or have dominion. Historically, this was fulfilled in the kings of Judah and ultimately in Christ, the King of Kings. It underscores God's sovereign plan to establish righteous leadership through David's lineage. over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
This phrase connects the promise to the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, highlighting the continuity of God's covenantal promises. Each patriarch received promises of land, descendants, and blessing, which are foundational to Israel's identity. This connection reaffirms that God's plan encompasses all of Israel, rooted in His promises to the patriarchs. For I will restore them from captivity
The promise of restoration from captivity is a recurring theme in the prophetic books. The Hebrew word for "restore" is "שוב" (shuv), meaning to return or bring back. This reflects God's mercy and faithfulness, promising to bring His people back from exile. Historically, this was fulfilled in the return from Babylonian captivity, but it also points to spiritual restoration through Christ. and have compassion on them
The phrase "have compassion" is derived from the Hebrew "רחם" (racham), which conveys deep mercy and love. This highlights God's character as compassionate and gracious, willing to forgive and restore His people despite their failures. It serves as a reminder of God's unfailing love and the hope of redemption and renewal for those who turn back to Him. Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe patriarch whose descendants became the twelve tribes of Israel. His name was changed to Israel, and he is a central figure in the covenantal promises of God. 2. DavidThe second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, and the recipient of God's promise that his lineage would endure forever, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 3. Abraham, Isaac, and JacobThe patriarchs of Israel, each receiving God's promises of land, descendants, and blessing, forming the foundation of the Israelite nation. 4. CaptivityRefers to the Babylonian exile, a period when the Israelites were taken from their land due to their disobedience, but with the promise of eventual restoration. 5. Restoration and CompassionGod's promise to bring back His people from exile and show them mercy, highlighting His faithfulness and love. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesDespite Israel's unfaithfulness, God remains committed to His covenant promises. This assures us that God's promises are reliable and steadfast. The Role of David's LineageThe promise to David is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the eternal King. This highlights the importance of understanding the Old Testament promises in light of the New Testament fulfillment. Restoration and CompassionGod's promise to restore and show compassion is a reminder of His mercy and grace. It encourages us to trust in His ability to restore our lives, no matter how far we have strayed. The Importance of RepentanceThe context of captivity and restoration underscores the need for repentance and turning back to God, which is a timeless principle for believers. Hope in God's PlanEven in times of difficulty or exile, we can have hope in God's plan for restoration and His compassionate nature. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the promise of restoration in Jeremiah 33:26 encourage you in your personal walk with God, especially during challenging times? 2. In what ways does the fulfillment of God's promise to David through Jesus Christ impact your understanding of the Old Testament covenants? 3. How can the themes of faithfulness and compassion in Jeremiah 33:26 be applied in your relationships with others? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's restoration in your life. How did this experience deepen your trust in His promises? 5. How can the assurance of God's unchanging promises in Jeremiah 33:26 inspire you to live a life of faith and obedience today? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Samuel 7God's covenant with David, promising that his throne would be established forever, which is echoed in Jeremiah 33:26 as God reaffirms His commitment to David's lineage. Genesis 12, 15, 17The covenants with Abraham, promising land, descendants, and blessing, which are foundational to understanding God's promises to Israel. Romans 11Paul discusses God's faithfulness to Israel and His plan for their ultimate restoration, aligning with the themes of compassion and restoration in Jeremiah 33:26. People Babylonians, Benjamin, David, Ezekiel, Isaac, Jacob, Jeremiah, LevitesPlaces Jerusalem, Negeb, ShephelahTopics Cast, Cause, Choose, Compassion, David, Descendants, Fortunes, Isaac, Jacob, Restore, Rule, Rulers, Seed, Servant, SonsDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 33:26 1030 God, compassion Jeremiah 33:24-26 6232 rejection of God, results Jeremiah 33:25-26 1347 covenant, with Noah Library A Threefold Disease and a Twofold Cure.
'I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have sinned against Me; and I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have sinned, and whereby they have transgressed against Me.'--JER. xxxiii. 8. Jeremiah was a prisoner in the palace of the last King of Judah. The long, national tragedy had reached almost the last scene of the last act. The besiegers were drawing their net closer round the doomed city. The prophet had never faltered in predicting its fall, but he had as uniformly …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureThings Unknown
"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."--Jeremiah 33:3. GOD'S PEOPLE WILL NEVER THRIVE on anything less substantial than bread from heaven. Israel in Egypt might live on garlic and onions, but Israel in the wilderness must be fed with the manna that came down from heaven, and with the water that gushed out of the rock, when it was smitten by the rod of God. The child of God, while he is yet in his sins, may, like other men, revel in them, …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 46: 1900 Discerning Prayer.
INTRODUCTORY. BY D.W. WHITTLE. To recognize God's existence is to necessitate prayer to Him, by all intelligent creatures, or, a consciously living in sin and under condemnation of conscience, because they do not pray to Him. It would be horrible to admit the existence of a Supreme Being, with power and wisdom to create, and believe that the creatures he thought of consequence and importance enough to bring into existence, are not of enough consequence for him to pay any attention to in the troubles …
Various—The Wonders of Prayer The Royal Priesthood
Gerhard Ter Steegen Jer. xxxiii. 18; Rev. i. 6 The race of God's anointed priests shall never pass away; Before His glorious Face they stand, and serve Him night and day. Though reason raves, and unbelief flows on, a mighty flood, There are, and shall be, till the end, the hidden priests of God. His chosen souls, their earthly dross consumed in sacred fire, To God's own heart their hearts ascend in flame of deep desire; The incense of their worship fills His Temple's holiest place; Their song with …
Frances Bevan—Hymns of Ter Steegen, Suso, and Others The Best of the Best
"I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys."--Song of Solomon 2:1. THE time of flowers has come, and as they are in some faint degree emblems of our Lord, it is well, when God thus calls, that we should seek to learn what he desires to teach us by them. If nature now spreads out her roses and her lilies, or prepares to do so, let us try, not only to see them, but to see Christ as he is shadowed forth in them. "I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys." If these are the words …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 42: 1896 Nature of Covenanting.
A covenant is a mutual voluntary compact between two parties on given terms or conditions. It may be made between superiors and inferiors, or between equals. The sentiment that a covenant can be made only between parties respectively independent of one another is inconsistent with the testimony of Scripture. Parties to covenants in a great variety of relative circumstances, are there introduced. There, covenant relations among men are represented as obtaining not merely between nation and nation, …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Putting God to Work
"For from of old men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen a God beside thee who worketh for him that waiteth for him."--Isaiah 64:4. The assertion voiced in the title given this chapter is but another way of declaring that God has of His own motion placed Himself under the law of prayer, and has obligated Himself to answer the prayers of men. He has ordained prayer as a means whereby He will do things through men as they pray, which He would not otherwise do. Prayer …
Edward M. Bounds—The Weapon of Prayer Be Ye Therefore Perfect, Even as Your Father which is in Heaven is Perfect. Matthew 5:48.
In the 43rd verse, the Savior says, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy; but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you, that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward …
Charles G. Finney—Lectures to Professing Christians The Sermon of the Seasons
"Oh, the long and dreary Winter! Oh, the cold and cruel Winter!" We say to ourselves, Will spring-time never come? In addition to this, trade and commerce continue in a state of stagnation; crowds are out of employment, and where business is carried on, it yields little profit. Our watchmen are asked if they discern any signs of returning day, and they answer, "No." Thus we bow our heads in a common affliction, and ask each man comfort of his fellow; for as yet we see not our signs, neither does …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 32: 1886 Twentieth Day for God's Spirit on the Heathen
WHAT TO PRAY.--For God's Spirit on the Heathen "Behold, these shall come from far; and these from the land of Sinim."--ISA. xlix. 12. "Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall haste to stretch out her hands to God."--PS. lxviii. 31. "I the Lord will hasten it in His time."--ISA. lx. 22. Pray for the heathen, who are yet without the word. Think of China, with her three hundred millions--a million a month dying without Christ. Think of Dark Africa, with its two hundred millions. Think …
Andrew Murray—The Ministry of Intercession Truth Hidden when not Sought After.
"They shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables."--2 Tim. iv. 4. From these words of the blessed Apostle, written shortly before he suffered martyrdom, we learn, that there is such a thing as religious truth, and therefore there is such a thing as religious error. We learn that religious truth is one--and therefore that all views of religion but one are wrong. And we learn, moreover, that so it was to be (for his words are a prophecy) that professed Christians, …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII Cleansing.
As there are conditions requiring to be complied with in order to the obtaining of salvation, before one can be justified, e. g., conviction of sin, repentance, faith; so there are conditions for full salvation, for being "filled with the Holy Ghost." Conviction of our need is one, conviction of the existence of the blessing is another; but these have been already dealt with. "Cleansing" is another; before one can be filled with the Holy Ghost, one's heart must be "cleansed." "Giving them the Holy …
John MacNeil—The Spirit-Filled Life Curiosity a Temptation to Sin.
"Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away."--Proverbs iv. 14, 15. The chief cause of the wickedness which is every where seen in the world, and in which, alas! each of us has more or less his share, is our curiosity to have some fellowship with darkness, some experience of sin, to know what the pleasures of sin are like. I believe it is even thought unmanly by many persons (though they may not like to say …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII 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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