Second Sunday After Christmas
Lectionary Preaching Workbook
COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Lesson 1: Jeremiah 31:7-14 (C, E)
Jeremiah has been called "the father of true prayer." In
general, he emphasized the distinction between inner goodness and
mere outward conformity to law. In this passage, Jeremiah may be
addressing himself to the Gentiles, or at least is aware of their
attention, as he celebrates the festival. After reiterating the
prophetic expectation of God's final faithfulness in bringing His
people back from their wanderings, he strikes the note of every