Jer 1:4-5 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jer 1:4-5: 1:4-5 In his first message from the Lord, Jeremiah learned three important truths about God: his knowledge of all things, including individuals; his ability to choose individuals for specific tasks even before they come into existence; and his willingness to extend his authority to the people he calls. • God set Jeremiah apart to perform a special task and granted him the official status of a prophet when he appointed Jeremiah to that task. • Jeremiah’s ministry extended to the nations . Although he traveled away from the kingdom of Judah only three times (see 13:4-7 ; 43:7-8 ), his written materials have been read worldwide.

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‏ Jeremiah 1:4-5

Summary for Jer 1:4-5: 1:4-5 ^a In his first message from the Lord, Jeremiah learned three important truths about God: his knowledge of all things, including individuals; his ability to choose individuals for specific tasks even before they come into existence; and his willingness to extend his authority to the people he calls.

• God set Jeremiah apart to perform a special task and granted him the official status of a prophet when he appointed Jeremiah to that task.

• Jeremiah’s ministry extended to the nations. Although he traveled away from the kingdom of Judah only three times (see 13:4-7 ^b; 43:7-8 ^c), his written materials have been read worldwide.