Standing before the princes of Judah, he was considered “worthy to die” for having prophesied against Judah, yet as he faced his accusers he fearlessly repeated the prophecy and his life was spared. After being placed in stocks overnight for again prophesying against Jerusalem, he refused to speak in the name of Jehovah anymore; but the Spirit was so strong that he could not restrain himself. His ministry lasted approximately forty-one years, with about eleven of those years being spent in prison. His life was one of dedication, discouragement, and persecution. We know him as Jeremiah the prophet.
Monte Nyman, author of the acclaimed “Great Are the Words of Isaiah,” here gives a thorough, comprehensive commentary on the book of Jeremiah. In the pattern of his precious work, he leads the reader through Jeremiah section by section, topic by topic, reinforcing and expanding his own explanations with those of latter-day prophets and other General Authorities. In addition to the text, this book contains two appendixes which further illuminate Jeremiah’s writings.
The prophecies and themes of Jeremiah come sharply into focus as the reader views his vital message: the premortal life and foreordination of prophets; the call to repentance; the destruction of Jerusalem; the scattering and gather of Israel; the Babylonian captivity; the restoration of lands and blessings to the house of Israel.
Here is a timely text which links events past, present, and future into a panoramic view of the Lord’s dealings with his covenant people. It is a book which will help every reader understand the message of the prophet Jeremiah.
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