or the continuation of our discussion on the books
of the Old Testament, let us get to know, this time,
one of the books of prophecy . . . the Book of
JEREMIAH.
Like the book of prophet Isaiah, the book of
Jeremiah also contains prophecies, doctrines, and
commandments.
The first part of the book discusses how God elected
and made Jeremiah His messenger.
Some of the significant parts of this book are: the
pleadings and counsel to Israel to repent; the
futility of elegant adornments being given to false
gods; and the characteristics of false teachers. The
book also includes the prophecies to Babylon and
Israel.
This book also emphasizes God’s commandment that man
should ask for the old paths and walk therein in
order to find rest for their souls.
The book of prophet Jeremiah is made up of 52
chapters and 1,364 verses.
It is believed that Jeremiah wrote this book in 580
BC in three different places: Judah, Jerusalem, and
Egypt.
