Jeremiah

Jeremiah 32: Nothing is too hard for God

Begin in prayer

Before we read about Jeremiah buying a field while Jerusalem falls, let us come to the LORD together. Ask Him to help us trust that nothing is too hard for Him, to meet with our family now, and to show us Christ, who keeps His everlasting covenant.

Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.

Psalms 147:5

Father in heaven, please open our eyes as we read Your Word. Show us that nothing is too hard for You, and help us to trust Your everlasting covenant. Show us Christ, who keeps every promise, and help us to turn from our sin and trust Him. Make us more like Jesus. And please bless our family as we worship You together. In Jesus' name, Amen.

See where we're going

Jeremiah is shut up in the court of the guard while the army of Babylon besieges Jerusalem (verses 1 to 3). His cousin Hanamel comes to him and asks him to buy his field in Anathoth, in the land of Benjamin (verses 6 to 8). Jeremiah pays seventeen shekels of silver, seals the deed and calls witnesses to the purchase (verses 9 and 10). The LORD says fields will be bought again, and the deeds are kept many days in an earthen vessel (verses 13 to 15). Jeremiah prays to the Creator, and the LORD answers that nothing is too hard for Him (verses 16 to 27). The LORD says Jerusalem will be given to Babylon because of the people’s evil from their youth (verses 28 to 35). Then He promises to gather His people, give them one heart and one way, and make an everlasting covenant with them (verses 36 to 40).

As you read Jeremiah 32, look for the answers:

Reflect together

Key truth

Nothing is too hard for the LORD, who keeps His everlasting covenant with His people.

Hanamel offers Jeremiah a field in Anathoth, in the land of Benjamin, while Babylon’s army surrounds Jerusalem (verses 6 to 8). The right of redemption let a close relative buy family land so that it stayed in the family (verses 7 and 8). Jeremiah pays seventeen shekels of silver, seals the deed, and calls witnesses to the purchase (verses 9 and 10). The LORD says houses, fields and vineyards will be bought again, so the purchase is a sign of hope (verses 14 and 15). Jeremiah notes the city is given to the Chaldeans, yet the LORD tells him to buy the field (verses 24 and 25). The LORD asks, “is there anything too hard for me?” (verse 27), and He will bring all the good He has promised (verse 42). The people provoked Him, yet He gives them one heart and will not turn away from doing them good (verses 30, 39 and 40). Jesus is the faithful Savior of this covenant, and nothing is too hard for Him to save every sinner who turns to Him.

How does Jeremiah 32 show us that nothing is too hard for the LORD, who keeps His everlasting covenant with His people?

Nothing is too hard for the LORD.

Jeremiah praises the LORD, who made the heavens and the earth by His great power and outstretched arm (verse 17). The LORD asks, “is there anything too hard for me?” (verse 27). Jesus has all power to save.

The LORD will bring His people back to their land.

The purchase of the field is a sign that fields will be bought again in this land (verses 14 and 15). The LORD says He will gather His people from every country where He drove them (verse 37). Jesus gathers His people.

The LORD makes an everlasting covenant with His people.

He gives them one heart and one way, so they fear Him forever (verse 39). He will not turn away from doing them good (verse 40). Jesus keeps this covenant for His people.

Memorize

Behold, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

Jeremiah 32:27

Looking to Jesus in my life

Ask yourself in your heart, what sin feels too big for God, and will I bring it to Jesus?

Jeremiah prayed, “Ah Lord Yahweh! Behold, you have made the heavens and the earth” (verse 17). Then the LORD asked him, “is there anything too hard for me?” (verse 27). The LORD also promised, “I will give them one heart and one way” (verse 39). He is able to do what He promises.

Our hearts were far from God, and we could never bring ourselves home by our own strength. Jesus came to do what we could not do. He bore the punishment our sin deserved, and God raised Him on the third day. The payment is complete, and nothing is left for sinners who come to Him.

So come to Jesus and trust Him for everything. Turn from your sin, and ask Him to give you one heart that loves Him. Jesus will not turn away any sinner who comes to Him. The LORD still says, “they shall be my people, and I will be their God” (verse 38).

Parent's note

Tell your children that nothing is too hard for the LORD, and He keeps His everlasting covenant with His people. Parents, you may want to explain why Jeremiah bought a field, and what verse 35 says about children, in your own words. Please do not tell them they are saved just because they grew up in a Christian home. Call each child to turn from sin and trust Jesus, and pray that God would give them a new heart.

Pray together

Now please close your time together in prayer. Thank God that nothing is too hard for Him, and bring the heart question to Him. Every child can pray, so let each one say a short prayer if they want to.

Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.

Psalms 136:1

Lord, thank You that nothing is too hard for You, and that You keep Your everlasting covenant with Your people. Forgive us for doubting Your power and for trusting in ourselves. Thank You for Jesus, who saves every sinner who comes to Him. Help each of us to turn from sin, trust Him, and rest in Your promise this week. Amen.