Jer 31:32-34 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jer 31:32-34: 31:32-34 The key difference between the new covenant and the one God made with their ancestors is that the Lord would write his instructions deep within his people’s hearts (see Heb 10:16 ). The old covenant was external and legal, whereas the new covenant would be a vital, person-to-person relationship. The new covenant would emphasize the redeeming, transforming change of an individual’s spiritual nature.

a31:32-34►

bHeb 10:16►

c31:34►

dDeut 6:4-9►

eHeb 10:17►

fMatt 26:28►

gMark 14:24►

hLuke 22:20►

i1 Cor 11:25►

j2 Cor 3:6►

kHeb 8►

l9:15►

m12:22-24►

‏ Jeremiah 31:32-34

Summary for Jer 31:32-34: 31:32-34 ^a The key difference between the new covenant and the one God made with their ancestors is that the Lord would write his instructions deep within his people’s hearts (see Heb 10:16 ^b). The old covenant was external and legal, whereas the new covenant would be a vital, person-to-person relationship. The new covenant would emphasize the redeeming, transforming change of an individual’s spiritual nature.
31:34 ^c The old covenant had to be taught (see Deut 6:4-9 ^d), but the heart of the new covenant would be an inner, personal relationship with the Lord.

• I will forgive: Each repentant believer would experience God’s forgiveness.

• I will never again remember: When sins are forgiven, they can never bring divine judgment (see Heb 10:17 ^e).

• Jesus’ death inaugurated the new covenant (see Matt 26:28 ^f; Mark 14:24 ^g; Luke 22:20 ^h; 1 Cor 11:25 ⁱ; 2 Cor 3:6 ^j; Heb 8 ^k; 9:15 ^l; 12:22-24 ^m).