Reference no: EM133723107

Assignment:

Jeremiah was a prophet, which in Hebrew is nabî?, a term that refers to people who were messengers and spokespeople for Israel's God.[1] They were to speak Yahweh's words to the people needed for that time and place. Jeremiah was one of many who came to the southern kingdom of Judah at this time in history.[2] He was called by the Lord to "speak whatever I [the Lord] command you" (Jeremiah 1:7 NRSV), which included words intended.

1. Drawing on these insights, reflect critically in this passage on the approach with God to Jeremiah and integrate the vision of what they were attempting to accomplish.
2. Please explain in detail how this passage relates to modern-day struggles for peace, justice, and liberation from systems of domination.
3. Apply the statement above within churches, social movements, and social justice organizations today regarding God and Jeremiah in Jer 1:7.
4. What are the theological ramifications, and societal ramifications of this passage in Jerimiah?

But after prophesying the coming destruction and exile of the people, Jeremiah ended with a glorious promise that one-day things would be better for those who trust in the Lord. There would come a time in which a godly shepherd would lead his flock correctly. There would be a kingdom in which things were set right. Jeremiah provided a prophetic glimpse of a kingdom in which there would be regathering, righteousness, and remembrance. Regathering (Jer. 23:1-4)

"Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of My pasture!" declares the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel concerning the shepherds who are tending My people: "You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them; behold, I am about to attend to you for the evil of your deeds," declares the Lord. "Then I Myself shall gather the remnant of My flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and shall bring them back to their pasture, and they will be fruitful and multiply. I shall also raise up shepherds over them and they will tend to them; and they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing," declares the Lord.

1. Drawing on these insights, reflect critically in this passage on the approach with God to Jeremiah and integrate the vision of what they were attempting to accomplish.
2. Please explain in detail how this passage relates to modern-day struggles for peace, justice, and liberation from systems of domination.
3. Apply the statement above within churches, social movements, and social justice organizations today regarding God and Jeremiah in Jer 23:1-4.
4. What are the theological and societal ramifications of this passage in Jerimiah?