Jeremiah Bible Study Guide

Teaching prompt

How does Jeremiah 31:31-34 change what 'covenant' can mean?

Reflection

Where does God need to write His law on your heart, not just your calendar?

Points to Jesus

Jeremiah 31:31-34 promises a new covenant in which God writes His law on the heart and remembers sin no more. Luke 22:20 places that exact covenant in Jesus' cup at the Last Supper, and Hebrews 8:8-12 quotes Jeremiah in full to say Jesus is its mediator.

Discussion questions

1. What does God tell young Jeremiah about his calling and his fear?
2. What four things does God promise in the new covenant?
3. How do the New Testament writers tie this to Jesus?

Scripture

• Jeremiah 1
• Jeremiah 31:31-34
• Lamentations 1-5
• Hebrews 8:8-12