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Jeremiah 23 · Grade 4

Yahweh Our Righteousness

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Read and Think

Jeremiah 23 begins with a warning to the shepherds, meaning the kings and leaders of Judah. They had scattered God's flock instead of caring for it. So God promised to step in himself. He would gather the remnant of his flock from all the countries and bring them back to their folds.

Then came a great promise. Behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch. A branch grows from a stump, so this King would come from David's family even after the kingdom seemed cut down. He would reign wisely and do justice. This is his name by which he will be called: Yahweh our righteousness.

The rest of the chapter warns against false prophets. Their own lives were wicked, and they told people who despised God that they would have peace. They had not stood in God's council. God reminded them that he is not only a God at hand but also a God afar off. Isn't my word like fire? says Yahweh; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

Show What You Know

  1. What were the shepherds in this chapter?

  2. Why is the coming King called a Branch?

  3. What would the Branch be named?

  4. What two pictures describe God's word?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

wiselyshepherdsflockGodBranch
  1. Jeremiah 23 begins with a warning to the , meaning the kings and leaders of Judah.
  2. So promised to step in himself.
  3. He would gather the remnant of his from all the countries and bring them back to their folds.
  4. Behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will raise to David a righteous .
  5. He would reign and do justice.

Think About It

  1. Why is it good news that God himself promised to gather his scattered sheep?

  2. How is God's word like a hammer or a fire in a person's life?

Memory Verse

“Behold, the days come,” says Yahweh, “that I will raise to David a righteous Branch; and he will reign as king and deal wisely, and will execute justice and righteousness in the land.

Jeremiah 23:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the good King You promised. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How do fire and a hammer show the power of God's word?
  • How can you make room for God's word in a busy week?

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