CONNECTING POINT: Lessons From Exiles

The late pastor, Timothy Keller, gave an insightful overview of the exiles in Jeremiah 29 regarding their purpose in the teaching series Gospel in Life. This specific group of priests, elders, prophets, and citizens was held in captivity for 70 years. Jeremiah wasn’t always respected by many of these leaders; in fact, many of these influential leaders tried to kill him. When King Nebuchadnezzar exiled them to Babylon. Jeremiah was challenging them to turn away from their rebellion against God and trust again in His faithfulness, even while they were in captivity.

Pastor Keller explained that t...