I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. I will make an everlasting covenant with them:This phrase refers to God's promise of a new and enduring covenant with His people. The concept of an "everlasting covenant" is rooted in the Abrahamic covenant ( Genesis 17:7) and is fulfilled in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ ( Hebrews 8:6-13). This covenant is characterized by its permanence and divine origin, contrasting with the temporary and conditional nature of the Mosaic covenant. It signifies a relationship that is not based on human merit but on God's unchanging faithfulness. I will never turn away from doing good to them:
Here, God assures His people of His unwavering commitment to their welfare. This promise echoes the blessings outlined in Deuteronomy 28 for obedience to God's commands. It also reflects God's character as inherently good (Psalm 100:5) and His desire to bless His people (Jeremiah 29:11). This assurance is a source of hope and comfort, especially during times of exile and hardship, as it underscores God's benevolent intentions. and I will put My fear in their hearts:
This phrase indicates a transformation of the inner being, where God instills a reverential awe and respect for Himself within His people. This internal change is a hallmark of the New Covenant, where the law is written on the hearts of believers (Jeremiah 31:33). The "fear of the Lord" is foundational to wisdom (Proverbs 9:10) and is essential for a life that honors God. It signifies a deep, relational understanding of God's holiness and sovereignty. so that they will never turn away from Me:
The result of God's work in the hearts of His people is their steadfast faithfulness to Him. This phrase highlights the security and perseverance of the saints, a theme echoed in the New Testament (John 10:28-29). It assures believers of God's sustaining grace, which enables them to remain faithful. This promise is fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ, who perfectly embodies faithfulness and secures the faith of His followers through the Holy Spirit. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of both judgment and hope to the people of Judah during a time of great turmoil and impending exile. 2. GodThe covenant-making and covenant-keeping God who promises to establish an everlasting covenant with His people. 3. The People of JudahThe recipients of God's promise, who are facing the consequences of their disobedience but are also given hope for future restoration. 4. Babylonian ExileThe historical context in which Jeremiah prophesied, where the people of Judah were taken captive by Babylon as a result of their unfaithfulness to God. 5. Everlasting CovenantA divine promise of unending commitment and relationship between God and His people, characterized by God's unwavering goodness and the instilling of reverence in their hearts. Teaching Points The Nature of God's CovenantGod's covenants are everlasting, reflecting His unchanging nature and eternal commitment to His people. God's Unwavering GoodnessGod promises never to turn away from doing good to His people, highlighting His benevolent character and faithfulness. The Fear of the LordThe fear of the Lord is a divine gift that keeps believers aligned with God's will, fostering a relationship of reverence and obedience. Heart TransformationTrue transformation comes from God placing His fear in our hearts, leading to a life that does not turn away from Him. Hope in RestorationEven in times of judgment or discipline, God offers hope and restoration through His promises and covenants. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the historical context of the Babylonian Exile enhance our comprehension of God's promise in Jeremiah 32:40? 2. In what ways does the concept of an "everlasting covenant" provide assurance and hope to believers today? 3. How can we cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord in our daily lives, and what practical steps can we take to ensure we do not turn away from Him? 4. Compare the promise in Jeremiah 32:40 with the new covenant described in Hebrews 8:10. What similarities and differences do you observe? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's unwavering goodness in your life. How did it impact your relationship with Him? Connections to Other Scriptures Ezekiel 36:26-27This passage speaks of God giving a new heart and spirit to His people, similar to the promise of putting His fear in their hearts in Jeremiah 32:40. Hebrews 8:10The New Testament reiteration of the new covenant, where God writes His laws on the hearts of His people, echoing the everlasting covenant theme. Deuteronomy 30:6God promises to circumcise the hearts of His people so they may love Him fully, aligning with the idea of instilling His fear in their hearts. People Adam, Anathoth, Babylonians, Baruch, Ben, Benjamin, Hanameel, Jeremiah, Maaseiah, Molech, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar, Neriah, Shallum, ZedekiahPlaces Anathoth, Babylon, Egypt, Horse Gate, Jerusalem, Negeb, Shephelah, Valley of HinnomTopics Age-during, Agreement, Aside, Covenant, Depart, Draw, Eternal, Everlasting, Fear, Heart, Hearts, Inspire, Stop, TurnDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 32:40 1050 God, goodness of
1140 God, the eternal
1335 blessing
1349 covenant, at Sinai
8214 confidence, basis of
9122 eternity, and God Jeremiah 32:36-41 8442 good works Jeremiah 32:37-40 7145 remnant Jeremiah 32:38-40 1352 covenant, the new Jeremiah 32:40-41 6667 grace, in OT
8334 reverence, and God's nature Library October 27. "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all Flesh; is There Anything Too Hard for Me?" (Jer. xxxii. 27. )
"Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there anything too hard for Me?" (Jer. xxxii. 27.) Cyrus, the King, was compelled to fulfil the vision of Jeremiah, by making a decree, the instant the prophecy had foretold, declaring that Jehovah had bidden him rebuild Jerusalem and invite her captives to return to their native home. So Jeremiah's faith was vindicated and Jehovah's prophecy gloriously fulfilled, as faith ever will be honored. Oh, for the faith, that in the dark present and the darker …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Perseverance in Holiness
May the King himself come near and feast his saints to-day! May the Comforter who convinced of sin now come to cheer us with the promise! We noticed concerning the fig tree, that it was confirmed in its barrenness: it had borne no fruit, though it made large professions of doing so, and it was made to abide as it was. Let us consider another form of confirmation: not the curse of continuance in the rooted habit of evil; but the blessing of perseverance in a settled way of grace. May the Lord show …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 35: 1889 The Everlasting Covenant of the Spirit
"They shall be My people, and l will be their God. And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from Me."--JER. xxxii. 38, 40. "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes, and ye …
Andrew Murray—The Two Covenants Why all Things Work for Good
1. The grand reason why all things work for good, is the near and dear interest which God has in His people. The Lord has made a covenant with them. "They shall be my people, and I will be their God" (Jer. xxxii. 38). By virtue of this compact, all things do, and must work, for good to them. "I am God, even thy God" (Psalm l. 7). This word, Thy God,' is the sweetest word in the Bible, it implies the best relations; and it is impossible there should be these relations between God and His people, and …
Thomas Watson—A Divine Cordial Discourse on Spiritual Food and True Discipleship. Peter's Confession.
(at the Synagogue in Capernaum.) ^D John VI. 22-71. ^d 22 On the morrow [the morrow after Jesus fed the five thousand] the multitude that stood on the other side of the sea [on the east side, opposite Capernaum] saw that there was no other boat there, save one, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples went away alone 23 (howbeit there came boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they ate the bread after that the Lord had given thanks): 24 when the multitude …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Fifteenth Day for Schools and Colleges
WHAT TO PRAY.--For Schools and Colleges "As for Me, this is My covenant with them, saith the Lord: My Spirit that is upon thee, and My words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LoThe future of the Church and the world depends, to an extent we little conceive, on the education of the day. The Church may be seeking to evangelise the heathen, and be giving up her own children to secular …
Andrew Murray—The Ministry of Intercession The End
'1. And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built forts against it round about. 2. And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. 3. And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land. 4. And the city was broken up, and all the …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Entering the Covenant: with all the Heart
"And they entered into the covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart, and all their soul."--2 CHRON. xv. 12 (see xxxiv. 31, and 2 Kings xxiii. 3). "The Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul."--DEUT. xxx. 6. "And I will give them an heart to know Me, that I am the Lord; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God: for they shall turn to Me with their whole heart."--JER. xxiv. 7 (see xxix. 13). …
Andrew Murray—The Two Covenants Sanctification.
I. I will remind you of some points that have been settled in this course of study. 1. The true intent and meaning of the law of God has been, as I trust, ascertained in the lectures on moral government. Let this point if need be, be examined by reference to those lectures. 2. We have also seen, in those lectures, what is not, and what is implied in entire obedience to the moral law. 3. In those lectures, and also in the lectures on justification and repentance, it has been shown that nothing is …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology Concerning Peaceableness
Blessed are the peacemakers. Matthew 5:9 This is the seventh step of the golden ladder which leads to blessedness. The name of peace is sweet, and the work of peace is a blessed work. Blessed are the peacemakers'. Observe the connection. The Scripture links these two together, pureness of heart and peaceableness of spirit. The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable' (James 3:17). Follow peace and holiness' (Hebrews 12:14). And here Christ joins them together pure in heart, and peacemakers', …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 Perseverance
'Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.' I Pet 1:1. The fifth and last fruit of sanctification, is perseverance in grace. The heavenly inheritance is kept for the saints, and they are kept to the inheritance. I Pet 1:1. The apostle asserts a saint's stability and permanence in grace. The saint's perseverance is much opposed by Papists and Arminians; but it is not the less true because it is opposed. A Christian's main comfort depends upon this doctrine of perseverance. Take …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious …
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