Jehovah-Tsidkenu
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. A RIGHTEOUSNESS THAT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT.

1. It has passed through every test (John 14:30; John 8:46; Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22).

2. It has fulfilled every requirement (Philippians 2:8; Matthew 3:15; Matthew 5:17).

3. It has satisfied the highest claims (Matthew 3:17; Romans 4:25; Philippians 2:9).

II. A RIGHTEOUSNESS THAT IS IDENTIFIED WITH CHRIST HIMSELF.

1. Christ — God's gift of righteousness (Romans 5:17).

2. Christ for us, in the presence of God (Hebrews 9:24).

3. He is made unto us righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30).

4. "The Lord our Righteousness" (Jeremiah 23. 6; Isaiah 40; Isaiah 42; 1 John 2:1).

III. A RIGHTEOUSNESS THAT IS PUT TO OUR ACCOUNT.

1. Not the reward of our obedience (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8, 9; Galatians 2:16).

2. Not something we have to wait for (Romans 3:22; Romans 10:4).

3. But a righteousness that is ours now by faith (Romans 5:1; Romans 3:28; Philippians 3:9).

4. Christ for us, our righteousness, to be distinguished but not separated from Christ in us, our sanctification (1 Corinthians 1:30).

(E. H. Hopkins.)



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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