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The Restoring Christ Jeremiah 30:1-10 Mariamma Ninan St. James MTC, NY But as for you, have no fear, my servant Jacob, says the Lord, and do not be dismayed, O Israel; for I am going to save you from far away, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and no one shall make him afraid. Jeremiah 30 –33 often called Jeremiah’s " book of consolation”. This section depicts the ultimate restoration of both Israel and Judah. Jeremiah accuses Israel of breaking their covenant with God and warns them about the resulting exile to Babylon. But Jeremiah's hope is that God’s mercy will one day heal Israel’s rebellious hearts so they can truly know and follow their God. The prophet optimistically looks forward to the time when God would redeem His people, the restoration of God’s kingdom. The overall framework of Jeremiah’s prophesies is sin, then exile, and restoration. As Paul explained “ As it is written t