Jeremiah:30

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* Verse 1-11 - Jeremiah is to write what God had spoken to him . The very words are such as the Holy Ghost teaches . These are the words God ordered to be written ; and promises written by his order , are truly his word . He must write a description of the trouble the people were now in , and were likely to be in . A happy end should be put to these calamities . Though the afflictions of the church may last long , they shall not last always . The Jews shall be restored again . They shall obey , or hearken to the Messiah , the Christ , the Son of David , their King . The deliverance of the Jews from Babylon , is pointed out in the prophecy , but the restoration and happy state of Israel and Judah , when converted to Christ their King , are foretold ; also the miseries of the nations before the coming of Christ . All men must honour the Son as they honour the Father , and come into the service and worship of God by him . Our gracious Lord pardons the sins of the believer , and breaks off the yoke of sin and Satan , that he may serve God without fear , in righteousness and true holiness before him all the remainder of his days , as the redeemed subject of Christ our King . * Verse 12-17 - When God is against a people , who will be for them ? Who can be for them , so as to do them any kindness ? Incurable griefs are owing to incurable lusts . Yet , though the captives suffered justly , and could not help themselves , the Lord intended to appear for them , and to punish their oppressors ; and he will still do so . But every effort to heal ourselves must prove fruitless , so long as we neglect the heavenly Advocate and sanctifying Spirit . The dealings of His grace with every true convert , and every returning backslider , are the same in effect as his proceedings to the Jews . * Verse 18-24 - We have here further intimations of the favour of God for them after the days of their calamity have expired . The proper work and office of Christ , as Mediator , is to draw near unto God , for us , as the High Priest of our profession . His own undertaking , in compliance with his Father 's will , and in compassion to fallen man , engaged him . Jesus Christ was , in all this , truly wonderful . They shall be taken again into covenant with the Lord , according to the covenant made with their fathers . "I will be your God :" it is his good-will to us , which is the summary of that part of the covenant . The wrath of God against the wicked is very terrible , like a whirlwind . The purposes of his wrath , as well as the purposes of his love , will all be fulfilled . God will comfort all that turn to him ; but those who approach him must have their hearts engaged to do it with reverence , devotion , and faith . How will they escape who neglect so great salvation ? **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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