Jeremiah Chapter 1 — Called Before Birth: A Prophet’s Commission

About this episode

This episode begins a chapter-by-chapter study of Jeremiah, focusing on his calling and the historical context of his prophethood.

This episode begins a chapter-by-chapter study of Jeremiah, focusing on chapter 1. The host gives background on Jeremiah as a priest from Anathoth, sets the historical timeframe (beginning in Josiah’s 13th year), and explains the prophet’s unusual calling to confront the nation.The episode highlights God’s words to Jeremiah — known and set apart before birth, empowered to speak despite his youth, and promised protection — and explains the prophetic warning of judgment from the north (Babylon) alongside the promise of future restoration and a call to repentance.

People in this episode

Host: Kenneth Ford

Topics covered

• Jeremiah
• prophet's commission
• historical context
• judgment
• restoration
• repentance

Keywords

• Jeremiah
• prophet
• Anathoth
• Babylon
• judgment
• restoration
• repentance
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Anathoth, Babylon

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