Pentecost Season · Proper 24 · Year C
Jeremiah 31:27-34
Restoration of Israel
October 22, 2028
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.
From Sermons.com: Join Today to access the most scholarly & well written preaching resources anywhere.
Take it further
Commentary
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:27-34 Working Preacher
Reads the new covenant promise as an interior transformation, law written on the heart.
Jeremiah 31:27-34 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A preaching-focused reading connecting the new covenant to God's complete forgiveness.
Jeremiah 31 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse notes on the promise of a new covenant written on the heart.
Jeremiah 31 StudyLight
Barnes' Notes on the historical and theological setting of the new covenant oracle.
Jeremiah 31:27 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentators on the coming days of sowing and building.
Background & Word Study
The Church Fathers
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).
Prep at sermons.com
Ready to write?
- Full sermons on Luke 18:1-8
- 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.