12 What Good is Faith? (Jeremiah 31:31-34)

When the Christian life feels discouraging—when old sins linger, growth seems slow, and you quietly wonder, “Is any of this working?”—Jeremiah 31:31–34 speaks a startling word of hope. In this episode, we look at God’s promise of a new covenant and ask honestly: What good is faith, really—and does it actually change anything?In this week’s episode, we explore:Why so many people come to faith hoping to finally “fix” themselves—and why change often feels painfully slowWhat a biblical covenant is, how it differs from a contract, and why that distinction matters for our relationship with GodThe story of the Old Covenant given through Moses, Israel’s repeated unfaithfulness, and the just consequences of exileGod’s astonishing decision not to walk away, but to offer a new covenant instead—like a faithful spouse proposing again to a partner who has betrayed themHow the new covenant answers our deepest problem by changing us, not just the rules: God replacing hearts of stone with hearts of flesh and writing His law on our heartsWhat it means that “they shall all know me” — no more need for priests and go-betweens, because God Himself brings us into direct, personal knowledge of HimHow Jesus’ death and resurrection make real forgiveness possible so that God can “remember our sin no more” without compromising justiceThe difference between wanting relief from the consequences of sin and genuinely hungering for holinessA clear, practical picture of saving faith: trusting the God of the Bible to free us completely from the penalty, power, and ultimately the presence of sinAfter listening, you’ll see more clearly why faith in Christ is not a thin self-improvement plan but the doorway into an entirely new covenant relationship with God. You’ll come away with a richer understanding of how God is already at work changing your heart, why the process can be slow and painful, and how trusting His promises—rather than your own progress—is what truly changes everything. Series: Questions Jeremiah AnsweredMost people fail at Bible study because no one ever taught them how. Bible Study Boot Camp fixes that: one short email a day for a week, plus a worksheet you can use on any passage for the rest of your life.Sign up for Bible Study Boot Camp