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Jeremiah's Call and Mission

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: July, 2025
In this lesson we will focus on Jeremiah's calling into ministry, God's assurance that He will provide for the task Jeremiah will be given to carry out and the prophetic role in encouraging people to trust and obey God, even in difficult circumstances.
Sources

Primary Biblical Sources (NASB 1995)

  1. Jeremiah's Calling and Background – Jeremiah 1:1-5
  2. God's Sovereignty in Appointing Jeremiah – Jeremiah 1:4-10
  3. Jeremiah's Reluctance and God's Assurance – Jeremiah 1:6-19
  4. The Vision of the Almond Tree and God's Watchfulness – Jeremiah 1:11-12
  5. God's Protection and Strength for His Prophet – Jeremiah 1:17-19
  6. God's Presence as the Source of Courage – Matthew 28:20

Historical and Theological Sources

  1. Merrill, Eugene H., Mark F. Rooker, and Michael A. Grisanti. The World and the Word: An Introduction to the Old Testament. B&H Academic, 2011.
    1. Provides historical and cultural background on Jeremiah's prophetic ministry.
  2. Walton, John H., Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament. InterVarsity Press, 2000.
    1. Explains the historical and linguistic significance of the almond tree vision in Jeremiah 1:11-12.
  3. Thompson, J.A. The Book of Jeremiah (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Eerdmans, 1980.
    1. Scholarly analysis of Jeremiah's calling and theological themes in Chapter 1.
  4. Smith, Gary V. Interpreting the Prophetic Books: An Exegetical Handbook. Kregel Academic, 2014.
    1. Aids in understanding the structure and purpose of prophetic call narratives.
  5. Longman III, Tremper. Jeremiah, Lamentations (The New International Biblical Commentary). Hendrickson, 2008.
    1. Discusses the prophetic role of Jeremiah and God's assurance in difficult callings.
  6. Harrison, R.K. Introduction to the Old Testament. Eerdmans, 1979.
    1. Offers insight into Jeremiah's historical and political context.

Additional Study Aids and Word Studies

  1. Botterweck, G. Johannes, and Helmer Ringgren, eds. Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament. Eerdmans, 1974.
    1. Provides a detailed word study on "Shaqed" (almond) and "Shoked" (watching) in Jeremiah 1:11-12.
  2. Richards, Lawrence O. The Teacher's Commentary. Cook Communications, 2002.
    1. Provides practical application and teaching insights for modern audiences.
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