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Jeremiah 31:7-9

Restoration of Israel

October 24, 2027

The Return of the Flock, Laren, Anton Mauve
The Return of the Flock, Laren, Anton Mauve, c. 1886–87Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Hague School, painted in grey silvery light: a shepherd bringing a flock home across a heath at the end of the day. Mauve was Van Gogh's cousin by marriage and his first teacher.The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want: Psalm 23 is about being led home, and Mauve painted the leading home.Anton MauveA leading painter of the Hague School, Van Gogh's cousin by marriage and briefly his teacher, who painted sheep, sand and grey light.Rijksmuseum, AmsterdamThe Netherlands' national museum, built around the Dutch Golden Age and reopened in 2013 after a ten-year rebuilding.Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Roman Lectionary
GospelMark 10:46-52Mk 10:46-52
Second ReadingHeb. 5:1-6Heb 5:1-6
First ReadingJer. 31:7-9Jer 31:7-9
Responsorial PsalmPs. 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (3)Ps 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (3)

Overview & Insights

“Your hurt is incurable, and your wound is grievous… because your sins are flagrant.” (Jeremiah 30:12, 15)

The Book of Consolation begins with a general statement of hope for the people of Judah who have so far heard a message predominantly of judgment. It is identified as a divine oracle to Jeremiah ( This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD and This is what the LORD, the God of Israel says, vv. 1–2a). Jeremiah is further instructed not only to speak this message, but to write in a book all the words that God has spoken to him. Such a command underscores the importance of the message as well as a need to preserve it long term. Perhaps as well it gives the message a certain measure of assurance. It is a word that the faithful could come back to and remind themselves of God’s continued involvement with them.

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Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 31:7-9Commentary on Jer 31:7-9 Working Preacher

Luther Seminary exegesis of the joyful gathering of the remnant and the LORD who leads them home.

Jeremiah 31:7-14 CommentaryJer 31:7-14 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Reformed, sermon shaped commentary on the return of the exiles and the consolation of God's people.

Jeremiah 31: The New CovenantJer 31: The New Covenant Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the chapter of restoration.

Jeremiah CommentariesJer Commentaries Precept Austin

A deep gathering of word studies, sermons, and cross references on the book of Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 31:7 CommentariesJer 31:7 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentaries on the gathering of the remnant in one place.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) Agape Bible Study

A Catholic study of the day's readings, tying the gathering of the blind and lame to the healing of Bartimaeus.

Background & Word Study

Jeremiah 31 in HebrewJer 31 in Hebrew Sefaria

The Hebrew text with English alongside and traditional Jewish commentary links.

Jeremiah 31:7 Hebrew InterlinearJer 31:7 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub

Hebrew word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for close study.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Jeremiah 31Catena on Jer 31 Catena

Patristic comments verse by verse on the remnant led home with consolation.

Questions preachers ask

What does Jeremiah announce?

The Lord names his people’s wound incurable and their guilt great, yet the surrounding promise is that he will restore their health and heal their wounds (Jeremiah 30:12–17).

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