Emphasis Preaching Journal
To die is the only way to live
Commentary
This passage from Jeremiah has been called the most important single teaching of his prophecy, and indeed of the entire Old Testament. In these verses the message of Jeremiah reaches its zenith. Furthermore, the passage is critical to the unfolding revelation of God that stretches into the New Testament. In fact, the designation "Old" and "New" Testaments rely on this word from Jeremiah for their distinction. These words from the Old Testament are one of the most cited passages in the New Testament.