In what ways does Jeremiah 30:2 connect to 2 Timothy 3:16 on Scripture? Setting the Scene Jeremiah 30:2: “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: ‘Write in a scroll all the words that I have spoken to you.’” 2 Timothy 3:16: “All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” Jeremiah 30:2 – God Initiates the Written Word • The command comes directly from the LORD—no mediator’s opinions or edits. • Jeremiah is told to “write … all the words,” underscoring completeness and accuracy. • A physical scroll preserves God’s revelation for generations, anchoring truth in permanent form. 2 Timothy 3:16 – God Breathes Life into the Written Word • “All Scripture” looks back on writings like Jeremiah’s scroll and forward to the whole canon. • “God-breathed” (theopneustos) affirms divine origin; what God spoke to Jeremiah, He now certifies as inspired Scripture. • Purpose statements—instruction, conviction, correction, training—show why God wanted those words written in the first place. Shared Themes Between the Two Verses • Divine Source – Jeremiah 30:2: “Thus says the LORD.” – 2 Timothy 3:16: “God-breathed.” • Written Medium – Jeremiah is ordered to “write in a scroll.” – Paul refers to the resulting “Scripture.” • Preservation & Authority – Writing safeguards revelation from distortion. – Inspiration guarantees every line carries God’s authority. • Intended Benefit – Jeremiah’s scroll was to comfort and guide exiles (Jeremiah 30:3-24). – Scripture equips believers “for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:17). Why the Connection Matters Today • Reading Jeremiah’s command reminds us our Bibles were not human initiatives but divine directives. • Confidence grows: the same God who said “Write” also ensured those writings are “God-breathed.” • We approach Scripture expecting clarity, reliability, and practical impact—because its origin and purpose are consistent from prophet to apostle. Further Passages Echoing These Truths • Exodus 17:14 – “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Write this on a scroll as a memorial…’” • Jeremiah 36:2 – “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you…” • Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write down the vision; inscribe it clearly on tablets…” • 2 Peter 1:21 – “Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” • Revelation 1:11 – “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches…” Putting It into Practice • Treat every passage—historical narrative, prophecy, epistle—as the very words God intended to be written. • Lean on Scripture for teaching, conviction, correction, and training, trusting its divine backbone. • Treasure the written Word, knowing it stands on the same foundation God laid when He first told Jeremiah, “Write in a scroll all the words that I have spoken to you.” |
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