How can Jeremiah 36:2 inspire us to share God's message with others? Setting the scene of Jeremiah 36:2 “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah, and all the nations, from the day I first spoke to you — in the days of Josiah — until today.” (Jeremiah 36:2) Key insights from the verse • God initiates the communication. • The instruction is precise: “all the words.” Nothing is to be edited, diluted, or withheld. • The message is meant for more than one audience: Israel, Judah, and “all the nations.” • A permanent medium (a scroll) ensures the words can be passed on unchanged. Practical ways we can emulate Jeremiah • Guard the purity of the message – Share Scripture as written, trusting its complete reliability (2 Timothy 3:16). • Be thorough and intentional – Keep a journal, blog, or social media post where you record and pass on God’s truths just as Jeremiah used a scroll. • Aim for a broad reach – Pray and plan for both local and global impact (“all the nations” echoes Matthew 28:19). • Engage trustworthy partners – Jeremiah enlisted Baruch to copy and read the scroll (Jeremiah 36:4–8). Team up with fellow believers for wider influence. • Persevere despite opposition – Even when the king burned the first scroll (Jeremiah 36:23), Jeremiah rewrote it. Keep proclaiming truth when it’s rejected. Encouragement from other Scriptures • Romans 10:14–15 — People can believe only if someone tells them. • 2 Timothy 4:2 — “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season.” • Psalm 102:18 — “Let this be written for a future generation.” Written testimony outlives us. • Revelation 1:11 — John is told, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it.” God still directs His servants to write and distribute His Word. Conclusion: The scroll still speaks Jeremiah 36:2 reminds us that God’s words are meant to be carefully preserved, faithfully shared, and widely distributed. By recording, speaking, and living out Scripture with the same diligence Jeremiah showed, we become modern-day messengers, ensuring every generation and every nation hears the unaltered voice of God. |
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