Epiphany Season · Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C
Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19
The Call of Jeremiah
January 30, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you." (Jeremiah 1:5)
The Lord calls Jeremiah, telling him he was known and set apart as a prophet before birth. When Jeremiah protests that he is only a youth, God touches his mouth and appoints him over nations to pluck up and to build.
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Commentary
Commentary on Jeremiah 1:4-10 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on the intimacy of God's four verbs forming, knowing, consecrating, and appointing Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 1:4-10 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on Jeremiah's call as a preacher's nightmare authorized and protected by God.
Jeremiah 1 Commentary: The Call of a Reluctant Prophet Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse reading of the reluctant prophet made a fortified city against his opponents.
Jeremiah 1:4 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentary on before I formed you in the womb I knew you.
The Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre's Catholic exegesis reading Jeremiah's call alongside Jesus' own rejected prophetic mission.
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