The Father of Jeremiah

The father and background of Jeremiah help us understand his words.

1. The father and family from which Jeremiah came. (v.1)
2. The government under which Jeremiah lived. (v.2)
3. The tragedy Jeremiah witnessed. (v.3)
   Applying:What is our understanding of the origins of Jeremiah?
   From where do prophets come? Deuteronomy 18:15,18
   Who best fulfilled the prophecy? Acts 3:18-23
   How great is our need for Jesus? John 15:5