1. Now these {are} the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders which were carried away captives, and to the priests, and to the prophets, and to all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon; →

Good evening everyone, and boy, do I have an update for you tonight. In Jeremiah 29, the prophet Jeremiah wrote a letter to the exiles in Babylon. He told them to settle down and make the best of their situation. →

Joe: Alright, we've got our Bible expert back with us and this time we're talking about Jeremiah 29. Expert: Yes, this is one of the most interesting chapters in the Bible because it speaks to a situation that is far from ideal. →

Alex: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I’d like to share with you a summary of Jeremiah 29. Alex: [Sighs] Alright, go ahead then. Contestant: In this chapter, we find a letter written by Jeremiah to the exiled people of Judea. →

Listen up, troops! Chapter 29 of Jeremiah is all about God's plan for the Israelites. He's got a plan for the future, and it's gonna be big! He's gonna take the Israelites out of exile and bring them back home. →

(Batman and Robin enter stage right, with a mysterious figure in the shadows) Batman: Come on, Robin, let's see what Jeremiah 29 has to say! Robin: Right, Batman! Mysterious Figure: Wait! What message does Jeremiah have for us? →

Listen, Jack! My Father used to say this, and I'm not joking: God told Jeremiah to write a letter to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. He said, "I know the plans I have for you. Don't worry, folks! I'm gonna bring you back home. →

Jeremiah 29: Some people are saying that this is a terrific chapter! God speaks to his people in exile in Babylon, and gives them a message of hope in the midst of a difficult situation. He tells them to settle in and build houses, plant gardens, and take wives and have children. →

Peter Griffin: Alright, so this one is about the prophet Jeremiah. He's writing a letter to the exiles in Babylon, telling them to settle there and build houses and stuff. He's also saying that God is gonna bring them back to Jerusalem after a few years. →