Jeremiah: Prophet, Therapist, and Friend for God

Jeremiah is the second of the three major prophets in the Hebrew Bible. In this book Jeremiah was sent by God to confront the abusive and unfaithful people of Judah. As any therapist Jeremiah represents the pain and suffering of Yahweh, while advocating for the people, his other "client." However, Jeremiah offers hope of a new relationship, if the people are willing to come home. Jeremiah reminds us that our role, as servants of God, is not only to hold others accountable for sin, but to provide hope of reconciliation, forgiveness, and healing.