What role does Jerusalem play in God's plan according to Jeremiah 3:17? Jeremiah 3:17—God’s Promise in Focus “ ‘At that time Jerusalem will be called the Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered to it, to the name of the LORD in Jerusalem. They will no longer walk in the stubbornness of their evil hearts.’ ” (Jeremiah 3:17) Jerusalem as the Throne of the LORD • Literal location of divine rulership on earth • God identifies the city with His own name, making it the earthly seat of His sovereign authority (Psalm 132:13–14; Ezekiel 43:7) • Anticipates Messiah’s physical reign from Zion (Jeremiah 23:5–6; Luke 1:32–33) Center of Global Worship and Unity • “All the nations will be gathered to it” • Nations stream to seek the LORD, fulfilling Isaiah 2:2–3 and Zechariah 8:22–23 • Eliminates religious rivalry—one city, one throne, one Lord (Zephaniah 3:9) The Heart Transformation Linked to Jerusalem’s Exaltation • “They will no longer walk in the stubbornness of their evil hearts” • Worldwide repentance and obedience flow from recognizing the LORD’s kingship (Jeremiah 31:33–34) • Moral renewal accompanies political and spiritual restoration Prophetic Harmony with the Rest of Scripture • Millennial Kingdom pictures: Isaiah 11:9; Micah 4:1–4 • Final fulfillment in the New Jerusalem: Revelation 21:2–3, 24–26 • Each stage confirms God’s unchanging choice of Jerusalem as His dwelling Living in Light of This Promise • Confidence: God keeps His word—past, present, future • Hope: present turmoil cannot cancel the city’s destined glory • Mission: joining God’s heart for the nations by proclaiming the coming King now |
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