How does Jeremiah 32:20 connect with God's deliverance in Exodus? Jeremiah 32:20—Remembering Egypt “You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt and continue them to this day, both in Israel and among all mankind, and You have made a name for Yourself, as is the case today.” How Jeremiah Points Back to Exodus • Jeremiah explicitly recalls the “signs and wonders” God unleashed in Egypt—plagues, the Passover night, the Red Sea (Exodus 3:20; 7:3; 14:21-31). • By declaring that these wonders “continue…to this day,” Jeremiah treats the Exodus events as the gold-standard demonstration of God’s saving power, still relevant centuries later. • The phrase “made a name for Yourself” echoes Exodus 9:16, where God tells Pharaoh He is raising him up “to show you My power and that My name may be proclaimed in all the earth.” Shared Themes Between Jeremiah 32:20 and Exodus • God’s initiative—He alone instigates rescue (Exodus 3:7-8; Jeremiah 32:17-19). • Supernatural intervention—plagues, Red Sea crossing, pillar of cloud and fire; Jeremiah’s era still witnesses God’s protective signs (Jeremiah 32:21; 39:18). • Covenant faithfulness—the Exodus established Israel as God’s covenant people (Exodus 19:4-6); Jeremiah clings to the same covenant even while Judah faces exile (Jeremiah 32:40-42). • God’s renown—each miracle magnifies His reputation among nations (Exodus 15:14-16; Jeremiah 32:20). Continuity of Deliverance: Then, Now, and Future 1. Past: literal, historic redemption from Egypt (Exodus 12-14). 2. Present (Jeremiah’s day): preservation of a remnant during Babylon’s siege (Jeremiah 32:36-38). 3. Future: ultimate gathering and restoration promised in the new covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34; 32:37-44), foreshadowed by the first Exodus and guaranteeing that God’s rescuing power never expires. Take-Home Truths • The Exodus is not just ancient history; it is God’s benchmark for salvation, repeatedly cited to prove His unchanging might (Deuteronomy 4:34; Psalm 105:26-45). • Jeremiah’s prayer reminds believers that the God who split the sea is still active—His track record is our assurance in present crises. • Every act of divine deliverance—past, present, or future—serves one grand purpose: to exalt the Name above every name, the LORD who keeps His promises without fail. |
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