Lesson 133: Jeremiah 29:11
The Blueprint — The Verse
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
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The Context — The History
Jeremiah wrote to exiles in Babylon after Jerusalem's fall in 586 BC. False prophets promised quick return; Jeremiah urged decades of faithful life in a foreign land while holding long-term hope.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Chapter 29 contains the letter telling exiles to build, marry, and seek the city's welfare. God's plans for hope and future come after seventy years, not instant escape from difficulty.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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For Yahweh says, “After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.
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You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
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Discussion
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How does context change how we apply this promise?
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What does seeking welfare in 'Babylon' look like today?
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How do you hold hope during long waiting?
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