I don’t like cliffhangers. I don’t like them at all. There is something about a thing not reaching its resolution that bothers me. But, I understand why TV shows and movies write cliffhangers. Its to give you something to come back for.
Batman the TV series
“Stories” soap operas
Infinity War to Endgame
This letter Jeremiah writes to exiled Israel is a “to be continued...” letter.
Give Context, background, and summery of the Chapter.
1. God has Big Plans
Plans, God has them. Welfare (peace) Future
2. God Hears His People
Exile is not the end, it’s the space where God calls His people to seek and pray.
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
3. God Promises to Heal and Restore
God promises: “I will restore your fortunes… and bring you back.”
The exile wasn’t permanent—restoration was already written into the story.
God not only brings them home geographically, but also renews them spiritually.
We were in sin exile and Jesus gave us a a promise. Jesus said “if I be lifted up.”
