Jeremiah prophesied and during his lifetime the prophecies came true. The prophecies centered around the sovereign God, disciplining His people for their sins through the hand of the Babylonian King. So on the surface it would seem the King of Babylon had great power over the people of Israel, but the prophet made it clear God was the ultimate power in that situation.
Fast forward to the three young men, refusing to bow to the statue that the King of Babylon had set up.
They had unshakable trust in the sovereign God who was ultimately in control and they had a belief in the resurrection and the Kingdom of God to come. These beliefs empowered them to face the "power" of the King with God inspired confidence.
The coming time of great tribulation calls for true prophets, speaking the truth about these coming times and the ultimate power of God to rule over the events on earth. Those who receive these prophets words will have the grace to walk through the fire with trust that no matter how it all works out in this evil age, there is a coming King and a coming Kingdom that will have the final say.
The returning King is the Messiah of Israel so that people and that land are key components in the true prophets proclamation.
The scandal of gentile inclusion caused many Jews with a "traditional" understanding of their call to stumble.
The scandal of the Messiah of Israel still acting on covenant faithfulness to His chosen people and the land, is causing many "christians" with a "traditional" understanding of their call to stumble.
Oh God in Your mercy raise up a people who love truth!
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