Jer 29:1-3 | MHM | STEP | Advice to the Captives in Babylon This chapter begins with a letter from Jeremiah to the Jewish captives in Babylon. These people had been taken away from Jerusalem, including King Jeconiah and many skilled workers, leaders, and priests. Their situation was difficult and sad, and some might have thought God had abandoned them. Jeremiah writes to give them comfort and guidance from God. He reminds them that their situation is not a mistake, but part of God’s plan. Even in a foreign land, they are still God’s people and can trust Him. v. 1–3 : Jeremiah sends a letter to the exiles in Babylon. He uses the opportunity of Zedekiah’s ambassadors traveling to Babylon to deliver his message. This shows that God’s word can reach His people wherever they are, even when they are far from home. Jeremiah’s letter comes in God’s name, reminding the captives that God has not forgotten them (Jeremiah 29:1

‏ Jeremiah 29:1-3

Advice to the Captives in Babylon

This chapter begins with a letter from Jeremiah to the Jewish captives in Babylon. These people had been taken away from Jerusalem, including King Jeconiah and many skilled workers, leaders, and priests. Their situation was difficult and sad, and some might have thought God had abandoned them. Jeremiah writes to give them comfort and guidance from God. He reminds them that their situation is not a mistake, but part of God’s plan. Even in a foreign land, they are still God’s people and can trust Him.

v. 1–3: Jeremiah sends a letter to the exiles in Babylon. He uses the opportunity of Zedekiah’s ambassadors traveling to Babylon to deliver his message. This shows that God’s word can reach His people wherever they are, even when they are far from home. Jeremiah’s letter comes in God’s name, reminding the captives that God has not forgotten them (Jeremiah 29:1–3 ^a).

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