Topical Bible: Jeremiah: The Prophet: Prophecies of, Written by Baruch

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Jeremiah, one of the major prophets of the Old Testament, is renowned for his prophecies that spanned the reigns of the last kings of Judah, from Josiah to Zedekiah. His ministry, which lasted over forty years, was marked by a profound sense of divine calling and a deep commitment to delivering God's messages to a rebellious nation. The prophecies of Jeremiah, as recorded in the Book of Jeremiah, were transcribed by his faithful scribe, Baruch son of Neriah.

Divine Calling and Commission

Jeremiah's prophetic ministry began with a divine call, as recorded in Jeremiah 1:4-10. The Lord appointed him as "a prophet to the nations" (Jeremiah 1:5), emphasizing his role not only to Judah but also to the surrounding nations. Despite his initial reluctance, citing his youth and inexperience, God assured Jeremiah of His presence and protection, saying, "Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you" (Jeremiah 1:8).

Messages of Judgment and Hope

Jeremiah's prophecies predominantly focused on the impending judgment due to Judah's persistent idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness. He warned of the Babylonian invasion and the subsequent exile as divine retribution for their sins. In Jeremiah 25:11, he foretold, "This whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years" .

Despite the somber messages of judgment, Jeremiah also conveyed hope and restoration. He prophesied the eventual return from exile and the establishment of a new covenant. In Jeremiah 31:31-34, the Lord declared, "I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah" , promising a renewed relationship characterized by internal transformation and forgiveness.

Role of Baruch

Baruch, the son of Neriah, played a crucial role in the documentation and dissemination of Jeremiah's prophecies. As Jeremiah's scribe, Baruch was responsible for writing down the words of the prophet, as instructed by God. In Jeremiah 36:4, it is recorded, "Jeremiah called Baruch son of Neriah, and while Jeremiah dictated all the words that the LORD had spoken to him, Baruch wrote them on a scroll" .

Baruch's loyalty and dedication were evident when he read the scroll in the temple, despite the risk of persecution. His efforts ensured that the prophetic messages reached the people and the king, although King Jehoiakim infamously burned the scroll (Jeremiah 36:23). Undeterred, Jeremiah dictated the words again, and Baruch faithfully recorded them, along with additional prophecies (Jeremiah 36:32).

Enduring Legacy

The prophecies of Jeremiah, as preserved by Baruch, have had a lasting impact on both Jewish and Christian traditions. They serve as a testament to God's justice, mercy, and faithfulness, offering lessons on repentance, obedience, and hope. Jeremiah's life and ministry exemplify the challenges and rewards of prophetic obedience, while Baruch's role highlights the importance of faithful service in the transmission of divine revelation.

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Jeremiah 36:1-7,32
And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
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Jeremiah 45:1
The word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch the son of Neriah, when he had written these words in a book at the mouth of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, saying,
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Library

Jeremiah
... personal feeling which animates so much of Jeremiah's early prophecies, especially
the ... some one who was thoroughly conversant with the prophet's life, we ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/jeremiah.htm

The Man and the Book.
... form to all the fruits of Jeremiah's previous ministry. ... Jewish people was imminent
and the Prophet's own life ... if not the full tale, of his previous prophecies. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/lecture i the man and.htm

The Restoration of the Jews.
... The deeds deposited."Baruch writes Jeremiah's prophecies."He reads ... were eager to
put the prophet to death. ... or prophecy which had been written by Jeremiah. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/abbott/cyrus the great/chapter ix the restoration of.htm

How Nebuchadnezzar, when He had Conquered the King of Egypt Made ...
... So they mollified the multitude with these words, and delivered Jeremiah from the ...
Now when this prophet had written all his prophecies, and the people ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 how nebuchadnezzar when.htm

Approaching Doom
... hath burned." The record of the prophecies concerning Judah ... as a burning fire," and
the prophet was permitted to ... Taking another roll, Jeremiah gave it to Baruch ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 35 approaching doom.htm

The Prophet --His Youth and his Call.
... What is more significant, for its effects appear over all his earlier prophecies,
is the country-side on which the boy was ... Jeremiah was no prophet of hope ...
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The History of the Prophetic Sermons, Epistles, and Apocalypses
... Zephaniah (about 628 BC), Jeremiah (628-690 ... of Genesis, a true prophet has utilized ...
historico-prophetical writings, direct written prophecies, and apocalypses. ...
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Index of Names and Subjects.
... The Book of Hope," 286; what befel Jeremiah when the ... to Ramah and there released,
292; prophecies of the ... of his soul, 317; "the Weeping Prophet," 318; voice of ...
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The Apocalypse of Baruch.
... come then, he is told that the prophecies which spoke of ... of Jeremiel, which word
was formed from Jeremiah, who might well be called the prophet of truth ...
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He Contends that These Testimonies Already Alleged Cannot be ...
... however, any shall endeavour to allegorize [prophecies] of this ... the Jerusalem above,
of which the prophet Isaiah says ... following is not found in Jeremiah, but in ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxv he contends that these.htm