Lesson 20
Jeremiah
Weeping Prophet, destruction of Jerusalem, New Covenant (Injeel written on hearts), Potter's house
Step 1
What does the Qur'an say?
- (Note: Honored in classical Islamic history [Ibn Kathir, Al
Tabari] as Irmiya, who wept over Jerusalem's corruption and witnessed its destruction by Nebuchadnezzar).
- Surah Al-Isra (17:4
7) reflects the historical warnings of judgment upon Jerusalem that Jeremiah preached.
Key Roles
- The compassionate yet uncompromising prophet who shed tears over his nation's spiritual rebellion and warned of exile.
Reflection Questions
- ◆Why did Jeremiah weep so bitterly for his city and people?
Quiz 1 — Qur'anic Reading
Question 1
In prophetic history, why is Irmiya (Jeremiah) remembered as the "Weeping Prophet"?
Insight
True godly compassion grieves over sin and yearns for people to turn back to God before judgment falls.