Epiphany Season · Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany · Year C
Jeremiah 17:5-10
Trust in the Lord Like a Tree by the Water
February 13, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Blessed are those who trust in the LORD... They shall be like a tree planted by water." (Jeremiah 17:7-8)
Jeremiah contrasts those who trust in mere mortals, becoming like a shrub in the desert, with those who trust in the Lord, becoming like a tree planted by a stream that never stops bearing fruit. The passage closes noting that the human heart is devious, but the Lord tests the heart and rewards each person according to their deeds.
From Sermons.com: Join Today to access the most scholarly & well written preaching resources anywhere.
Take it further
Commentary
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:5-10 Working Preacher
The RCL's own preaching commentary on the two ways of trust, echoed in Psalm 1.
Jeremiah 17:5-10 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching-focused reading of the shrub in the desert and the tree by the water.
Jeremiah 17 - The Deceitful Heart Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse evangelical study of trusting the Lord versus trusting human strength.
Jeremiah Commentaries and Sermons Precept Austin
An inductive study gateway with word studies and cross references across Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 17:5 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered verse by verse on the two ways of trust and their fruit.
Jeremiah 17 Verse-by-Verse Commentary StudyLight
Gill's Exposition read straight through the chapter for a further expositional voice.
Background & Word Study
The Church Fathers
Prep at sermons.com
Ready to write?
- Full sermons on Luke 6:17-26
- Illustrations cleared for use in worship
- Commentary, quotes, and Bible dictionary
Trusted by pastors since 1995.
Free every Tuesday
Illustrations & Sermon Prep in your inbox
The coming Sunday’s readings, a cleared-for-use illustration, and a sermon-prep head start. One email, free.