Jeremiah 1a and Introduction - Reslilience and Hope

We introduce the prophet Jeremiah, a prophet of resilience, hope, love for his people and devotion. Although he is known for his prophecies of destruction, he is most remarkable for his never ending devotion to his mission and God. He represents the moments of despair that we all feel when we see failure and suffering, but only those who follow in his path get up and keep on going.  Jeremiah logically follows Zephaniah who was both his contemporary, and also likely his mentor.