Lesson 391: Jeremiah 23:6
Jeremiah 23:6
The Blueprint — The Verse
In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.
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The Context — The History
Jeremiah 23 condemns shepherds who scatter the flock and promises a righteous Branch from David's line. Amid failed kings and coming exile, God pledged a future ruler whose reign would bring salvation and safety, known by the name The Lord Our Righteous Savior.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
God denounces false prophets and negligent leaders, then announces he will raise a righteous Branch for David. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel dwell securely. He will be called The Lord Our Righteous Savior, uniting kingship and divine righteousness for his people.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Jeremiah 23:5
5“The days are coming,” declares the Lord,“when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch,a King who will reign wiselyand do what is just and right in the land.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Jeremiah 23:5) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Jeremiah 23:7
7“So then, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when people will no longer say, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, who brought the Israelites up out of Egypt,’
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Jeremiah 23:7) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How does this promise point to hope beyond failed human leaders?
- What does righteousness from God mean compared with self-made virtue?
- How does safety in God's reign shape your political anxieties?