The Lord Our Righteousness
Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days come, said the LORD, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper…


I. AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN IMPORTANT TRUTH.

1. The Lord is our Righteousness inasmuch as the purpose and plan of justifying sinners originated with Him.

2. Inasmuch as He Himself has alone procured righteousness for us.

3. Inasmuch as it is through His grace and by his free donation that we receive righteousness.

II. AN UTTERANCE OF PERSONAL BELIEF AND CONFIDENCE. The language of faith, hope, joy, gratitude.

III. A DIRECTORY TO THE SPIRITUAL INQUIRER. Anxious sinners wish to know the way of acceptance with God. The text is a brief but satisfactory answer.

(W. L. Alexander, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

WEB: Behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.




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