What can we learn about prophecy from Jeremiah 46:1? The Verse at a Glance “This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations:” (Jeremiah 46:1) What the Verse Immediately Shows Us • The source: “the word of the LORD” • The messenger: “Jeremiah the prophet” • The audience: “the nations” (plural, beyond Israel) Key Lessons on Prophecy Drawn from This Single Sentence • Prophecy is divine revelation, not human speculation. • God speaks with clarity and purpose; His words arrive “to” someone, at a definite moment. • Prophecy can address international affairs—God’s sovereignty extends over every nation. • The verse’s simplicity underscores reliability: if God said it, it will unfold as stated. Who Handles Prophecy—A Chain of Trust • LORD → Prophet → People. – 2 Peter 1:21: “For no prophecy was ever brought about by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” – Deuteronomy 18:18: “I will raise up for them a prophet … I will put My words in his mouth…” Why Nations Matter in Prophetic Revelation • Nations often forget the Creator; prophecy reminds them they are accountable (Isaiah 34:1). • God uses prophecy to warn, judge, or comfort whole peoples (Isaiah 13:1; Nahum 1:1). • Fulfilled national prophecies prove Scripture’s accuracy (e.g., fall of Babylon, Jeremiah 51). Assurance of Accuracy and Literal Fulfillment • Historical fulfillments—Egypt’s defeat by Babylon (Jeremiah 46:2-26)—verify the literal reading. • Every detail lines up with recorded history, reinforcing the trustworthiness of all Scripture. Living It Out • Read prophetic passages expecting God to speak with the same certainty today. • Recognize that current world events unfold under the same sovereign hand. • Share God’s revealed word with confidence; it is still “the word of the LORD.” |
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