Jeremiah takes us on a journey in the life of a prophet; it is a book of deep sorrow, judgement, and ultimately hope. Jeremiah, the prophet, lived during a time of tremendous political chaos and moral decay. Nonetheless, in his over 40 years of prophecy, he never loses a deep love for his people, and his prophecies include messages of hope and restoration. Themes of idolatry, injustice, and rebellion characterize the book of Jeremiah. There is also considerable attention paid to abuse in positions of leadership (including false prophets spreading lies), and times where Jeremiah’s commitment to the truth cost him dearly.