Jeremiah 23:1-20.
Jeremiah 23.1-20
A Message of Hope
"The Lord said:
You leaders of my people are like shepherds that kill and scatter the
sheep. You were supposed to take care of my people, but instead you
chased them away. So now I'll really take care of you, and believe me,
you will pay for your crimes!
I will bring the rest of my people home from the lands where I have
scattered them, and they will grow into a mighty nation. I promise to
choose leaders who will care for them like real shepherds. All of my
people will be there, and they will never again be frightened. Someday
I will appoint an honest king from the family of David, a king who
will be wise and rule with justice. As long as he is king, Israel will
have peace, and Judah will be safe. The name of this king will be "The
Lord Gives Justice."
A time will come when you will again worship me. But you will no
longer call me the Living God who rescued Israel from Egypt. Instead,
you will call me the Liv...
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