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Why Teach Jeremiah?
- Consider teaching Jeremiah because it comprises 5.2% of the Bible and discusses the New Covenant.
- Explore themes of sin, judgment, renewal, suffering, and cultural collapse, which resonate with contemporary issues.
Understanding Jeremiah's Structure
- Start with Jeremiah chapter one for historical, thematic, and character introductions.
- Correlate Jeremiah 1:1-3 with 2 Kings 21-25 for historical context.
Teaching Jeremiah in a Limited Time
- For a one-day overview, teach Jeremiah in five themes: introduction (chapter 1), sin (2-29), renewal (30-33), judgment (34-51), and conclusion (52).
- This structure reflects prophetic literature's themes.