Poor Jeremiah (Teen Class)

This series, Poor Jeremiah, traces the life and message of one of the Bible’s most misunderstood prophets. Jeremiah lived in turbulent times, often torn between his deep love for his people and the heavy burden of proclaiming God’s coming judgment. Through these studies, listeners see a man who suffered rejection, loneliness, and persecution, yet remained steadfast in his faith. The series invites us to walk with Jeremiah from his village beginnings to his lonely years in Jerusalem, and finally to the vision of hope that God gave him for the future kingdom. It is a moving portrait of faith under fire, showing how God sustains His servants in the most difficult seasons of life.

In Anathoth

The opening class introduces Jeremiah in his hometown of Anathoth, exploring his priestly heritage, his love for nature, and the call of God that shaped his life. Though reluctant, Jeremiah was chosen before birth to be a prophet, reminding us that God’s word, not human strength, makes a true servant.

Interceding

This session highlights Jeremiah’s role as an intercessor for his people. Though they resisted his words, he continually pleaded with God on their behalf. His prayers reveal both the anguish of rejection and the compassion of one who longed for their repentance and salvation.

In the Siege

Here we see Jeremiah during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, when fear and despair gripped the city. His words of warning were branded as treason, and he was accused of weakening morale. Yet Jeremiah’s message pointed to trust in God rather than reliance on military strength.

In Jerusalem

This study examines Jeremiah’s confrontations in the heart of the city, where he challenged corrupt priests, false prophets, and self-serving rulers. Despite hostility and plots against his life, he faithfully declared God’s word, showing courage in the face of scorn and opposition.

In the Stocks

We then witness Jeremiah’s public humiliation, beaten and placed in the stocks by those who despised his message. This suffering made him a type of Christ—despised, rejected, and mocked—yet his perseverance proved that true strength lies in faithfulness to God, not in public approval.

In the Future

The final class lifts our eyes from Jeremiah’s personal struggles to his vision of God’s coming kingdom. Despite judgment and exile, Jeremiah spoke of restoration, when God would gather His people, write His law on their hearts, and establish His throne in Jerusalem. This hope gave meaning to his trials and points forward to the ultimate fulfillment in the age to come.

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