What is the true meaning of Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you…to give you a future and a hope”? In this episode, Steve Wood explores the historical and biblical context of Jeremiah’s prophecy of the 70 years of Babylonian captivity.
Through the destruction of Jerusalem, Daniel’s prayer of repentance in Daniel 9, and God’s promise of restoration, Steve explains why this familiar verse is far more than a promise of an easy life. Discover how Jeremiah’s prophecy gave hope to the Jewish exiles and how Daniel’s response reveals the importance of humility, repentance, and trusting in God’s mercy.
Listen to Part I of this study of Jeremiah’s 70-year prophecy!