Connect Jeremiah 51:5 with another scripture highlighting God's covenant with Israel. Jeremiah 51:5 – God’s People Not Forsaken “For Israel and Judah are not forsaken by their God, the LORD of Hosts, though their land is full of guilt against the Holy One of Israel.” Genesis 17:7 – The Everlasting Covenant “I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.” Connecting the Two Passages • Jeremiah declares that—even while judgment falls—Israel and Judah remain God’s own; He has not abandoned His covenant people. • Genesis records God’s original promise to Abraham: an “everlasting covenant” ensuring He will always be Israel’s God. • The continuity from Genesis to Jeremiah underscores that Israel’s sin brings discipline, not disinheritance. God’s covenant love outlasts their guilt. Additional Covenant Affirmations • Leviticus 26:44-45 — Even in exile, “I will not reject them…for I am the LORD their God.” • Deuteronomy 7:9 — “The LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of loving devotion to a thousand generations.” • Romans 11:1-2, 28-29 — Paul reaffirms that “God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew… the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” Key Insights • Everlasting means everlasting; the covenant with Abraham anchors Israel’s security. • Judgment reveals God’s holiness, but preservation reveals His steadfast love. • The same Lord of Hosts who disciplines also defends, proving both just and faithful. Living in the Light of the Covenant • Trust the unchanging character of God: what He promises, He keeps. • Recognize discipline as a sign of belonging, not rejection (Hebrews 12:6-7). • Rejoice that the covenant-keeping God who preserved Israel has also provided redemption for the world through Israel’s Messiah (Luke 1:72-73). |
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