Renewing Your Mind Jeremiah
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Apr 19, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and a key figure in modern theology, delves into the poignant life of Jeremiah, known as the 'weeping prophet.' He discusses Jeremiah's dual role in announcing God's judgment while offering a glimmer of hope through the promise of redemption. The emotional depth of Jeremiah's struggles is compared to art, revealing the weight of prophetic burdens. Sproul emphasizes the need for authentic faith and critiques superficial worship, urging a transformative awakening within the nation.
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Sproul's Personal Jeremiah Study
- R.C. Sproul spent a year closely studying the prophet Jeremiah during his graduate school in the Netherlands.
- He developed a deep personal connection with Jeremiah, admiring his courage and faithfulness.
Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet
- Jeremiah is known as the weeping prophet because he felt deep sorrow for his people's sin and the coming judgment.
- He was not a harsh prophet enjoying bad news, but a broken-hearted man moved by God's warnings.
Jeremiah's Unique Prophetic Role
- Jeremiah was called by God as a young prophet to be an instrument of both judgment and restoration.
- His ministry foreshadowed New Testament apostolic work, especially that of Paul as apostle to the Gentiles.
