Jer 9:25 | TNotes | STEP | 9:25 Because arrogant sin ruled the nation, there would soon come a time when the Lord would decree a sentence of doom. • The rite of circumcision among the Hebrew people went back to Abraham (Gen 17:10-14 ). Through the centuries, this rite became so closely associated with being God’s covenant people that the Israelites assumed that it guaranteed their nation a lasting relationship with the Lord. Being circumcised in body is not enough, however; a person must also be circumcised ... in spirit —radically separated from idol worship and completely committed to placing the Lord at the center of life and practice (Rom 2:25-29 ).

bGen 17:10-14►

cRom 2:25-29►

‏ Jeremiah 9:25

9:25 ^a Because arrogant sin ruled the nation, there would soon come a time when the Lord would decree a sentence of doom.

• The rite of circumcision among the Hebrew people went back to Abraham (Gen 17:10-14 ^b). Through the centuries, this rite became so closely associated with being God’s covenant people that the Israelites assumed that it guaranteed their nation a lasting relationship with the Lord. Being circumcised in body is not enough, however; a person must also be circumcised ... in spirit—radically separated from idol worship and completely committed to placing the Lord at the center of life and practice (Rom 2:25-29 ^c).