Jeremiah Man of Tears

Jul 15, 2026

Upload by Violet

This document, titled "Jeremiah, Man of Tears," is part of a series from Bible for Children, written by Edward Hughes. It narrates the story of the prophet Jeremiah, born into a religious family in the kingdom of Judah. His father, Hilkiah, was a priest. While his parents might have expected him to follow in his father's footsteps, God had a different plan for Jeremiah. At the time of Jeremiah's birth and during his youth, the people of God were not living according to divine teachings. Idolatry was rampant, with nearly everyone, from the king to the common worker, worshiping false gods, even within God's holy Temple. God called Jeremiah, a young man of twenty, to be His messenger, assuring him, "I knew you before you were born... and I planned then that you will speak for Me." Despite Jeremiah's initial fear and feeling of inadequacy due to his youth, God empowered him. God touched Jeremiah's mouth, granting him strength, courage, and wisdom. Jeremiah then boldly proclaimed God's message, reminding people of God's love and willingness to help. However, his warnings were largely ignored, even by the king. The priests grew angry and demanded he stop speaking about God, while false prophets contradicted his message. Jeremiah recounted the fate of the northern kingdom of Israel, which had abandoned God about a century earlier and was conquered by the Assyrians, with its people exiled. He warned that the southern kingdom of Judah was also straying from God and faced a similar fate of conquest and exile. The document highlights Jeremiah's role as a prophet delivering difficult messages in a time of widespread spiritual decline.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

28 Jeremiah, Man of Tears

Bible for Children presents JEREMIAH, MAN OF TEARS

FAQs

Who was Jeremiah and what was his background?

Jeremiah was a prophet born into a religious home in the kingdom of Judah. His father, Hilkiah, was a priest, and the family lived in Anathoth, a town near Jerusalem.

What was the spiritual state of God's people during Jeremiah's time?

During Jeremiah's time, God's people were not living according to God's Word. Most people, from the king down to the humble workers, worshiped false gods, even in God's holy Temple.

How did God call Jeremiah to be a prophet?

God called Jeremiah when he was a young man, telling him, "I knew you before you were born... and I planned then that you will speak for Me." Despite Jeremiah's initial fear and feeling of being unable to speak, God touched his mouth and assured him he would be with him.

Jul 15, 2026

Upload by Violet