The Most Misinterpreted Verse In The Bible (Jeremiah  

I think i interpreted it right lol. Basically in a hard time, when i had lost hope, i found this verse. What I am going through rn, while i might think its wrong, painful, etc., God has a plan. He will work this for good

I also love where it says in this passage "Settle Down and Build Houses". We rarely ever want to call our exile our home, yet that is sometimes exactly what God wants us to do. Stop worrying so much about accomplishing "our Goals" with "His help" and instead let Him have the freedom to Use what we call "bad circumstances" for His glory.

I was going through a really rough time after a failed engagement. I was angry at my ex, myself, and even God for not allowing my relationship to work out the way I thought it should. When I finally decided to turn to the Word instead of feeling sorry for myself, this verse gave me hope. Now almost a year later I realize that I'm in a much better place emotionally & spiritually, I've grown stronger as a person, & learned more about what God wants from me :-)

My husband of 34 yrs passed away suddenly 10 months ago. I felt completely blindsided. He was the love of my life. Since then I feel like I just muddle through life day by day, rinse and repeat. I am closer to the Lord through the horrible journey and I pray Jer 29 11 almost daily that I don’t know the plans He has for me but I know that He has one. Surely, I have the faith of a mustard seed to trust Him. Idk where He is taking me and then journey is the hardest I’ve ever traveled. It’s been one step at a time, one breath at a time. Every morning when my eyes open I realize my husband isn’t here and the grief starts again. Idk how to do this life but I’m trusting Him and He has me in the palm of His righteous right hand. Thanks for your video and letting me share.I love your shirt btw.

Agreed ! Just want to add: Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever! Hebrews 13:8 How He was able in the past, He is able in the present and in the future!

As an atheist it is very refreshing to hear a Christian apply logic to the bible. Working my way through all your videos.

Jeff, I read through the comments a tad and realized how distorted something can get. Anyways I wanted to say thank you. A little over a week ago I lost a young man who was near to my heart in our youth group. He was 17 and the roads were slick. He was an amazing image of God. Just to prove how much he loves God two more young men got saved at his funeral. Maybe it's just me but I've never seen that. He flowed of Gods glory and He lived his life for Him. But The Lord called him Home. I was heart broke. No sleep no food and after the shock I felt angry and confused. I cried to God with "you said you had plans for us. For him! You said you wouldn't harm us!" I was lost. Confused. Now Colton being Colton it took no time before God made me realize I needed to remember what Colton, a 17 year old young man, taught all of us. Especially myself at 21. I needed to live for Christ. But this verse still felt raw every time. Until now. Thank you.

For me, its more of when I am going through a hard time & i am just like "God, why is this happen? Why me God?" and Jeremiah 29:11 comes into mind. Everything happens for a reason and he has a plan for me & it is not to cause harm but to bring something along the line! I agree with what you say. I dont think he means like "I want a mansion" and because God is my father & my "planner" he will give me a mansion.. in times of trouble and doubt I always turn to this. i loved the video!

When David said, "Before you formed me in the womb you knew me", was that just for David? The principles of all of God's word is for all His people.

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It's amazing that almost 6 years later, I circle back to this video and look at Jeff doing his thang, inspiring people to know more about God and preach his gospel.

Thank you Jefferson, I love it when I hear people presenting God's word in the context that it was given. Its rare in the times in which we live. Good video and good presentation. I just found you and was impressed enough to subscribe. God bless you sir.

I'm not sure on this Jeff. God's words are alive, and if you have read that verse and touched your spirit, then it is true. If interpretation is to be given, then, all the promises on the Bible which are only given to people on that time can't be applied to us. Think about it. For me, Jer 29:11 is a promise from God. It's your relationship to Jesus which will determine that it is indeed true. I believe the Bible is the truth, and if every single verse that we take as promises from God should be interpreted as what you have stated here in your video, then what is left for us to claim?

This verse is talking about how God was disciplining Israel for their own good. So they would come back to him. I believe it still applies today. Trust and obey is the best way.

Thank you even though you did this some years back, but it was still made for me to hear this year, and I praise God for using you to speak to me.

its an amazing fact.you clearly described it.May God use you continuously man of GOD.GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER

I think that because of Galatians 3:26 - 29 that Christians can claim Jeremiah 29:11. Sure, people can take it out of context but it is still applicable to the Christian today when used properly. 26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

I think the verse that has done the most damage is John 3:16, as it's planted this idea in the minds of millions, that all we have to do is believe there's a God, and we get a ticket to heaven. James 2:19 says that even the demons believe there's a God, so it's not our believing there's a God that gets us to heaven. It's what we do with that knowledge. Do you want to know who your God is? Who do you serve? That is your God. Many will sing and pray to Jesus as their Lord, but few treat Him as such, and that's what counts. So, if you wake up each day to serve yourself or something other then God Himself, then you worship a false idol, and you go thru life wondering why God doesn't show Himself more in your life. WELL, IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP! Start each day by denying yourself, picking up your cross, and following after God, for when you lose your life, you'll find out you've actually gained it. You'll gain the life God has created you for, and He will show up in your life like never before. Matt 16:24-25

70 years, I am in this place where my ego, impatience, just my human-ness brings in the doubt and fear and frustration. I love this teach on Jeremiah, thank you! I needed it. So thankful, I found your channel!!!

The God in you is Great Bruh. Maybe one day I'll live that within myself. I try but this world infects me daily and the vision I'm stuck with doesn't seem to get better. Pray for me G.

Everything in the Bible is there for a reason and it all applies to us in some way!

Wow, I needed this video. Thank you Lord for allowing me to find this when I needed it, You can be quite funny sometimes lol

I think your videos and intelligence on the Word and ability to connect it with people is beautiful.

every time I listen I get chills, your break it down so easy. AWESOME!!!!

I've just found you on youtube, and i am impressed. Wow, the passion for God, especially ♥

"Everybody in the land gets Twinkies! LOL great video. I wish you did this about a month ago when I taught about this very thing in my ministry. I love it!

I always said I loved Jeremiah 29:11. I never thought about this! Amazing points

I just found your channel and you are speaking too me. I think God sent me her. All that your saying has open my eyes and i feel like i need to go back and read the word. Keep doing what your doing, i love it. :)

thank you sir I love you for what you are doing thank you.

I love you bro, but let me say this. Okay Israel was God's people in the time of the old testament just as us Christians are His people today. So the same promise God has laid up for his people yesterday are the same promises for He laid up for His people Today. God took Salvation to the gentiles sense the Jews rejected His Son. Us Christians have inherited the promise of Abraham through faith. We are the head but not the tail we are above and not beneath. That's an OT Promise to Israel and God will raise up His Christian children to that position today only if we obey His Word. The same applies to Jeremiah 29:11. That's a simple word of love God has promised to those that loves Him. Don't put too much logic in this thing bro. We walk by faith and not by sight.

Jeff, I found your videos while looking for another youtuber.... just a couple of hours ago.... and I thank God that he led me to your videos. I've been watching non stop. you speak the truth in a very real but loving way, unlike pastors or "evangelists" of today who sometimes focus on the "happy" stuff... and on the other end, people who condemn everything and everyone. God bless you and your wife and family and I pray that God uses you to reach millions

Jefferson- you are such a blessed young man-Finally someone sees it the way I see it! It is always nice to know someone else gets it. So many people need to hear you. I for one will continue to share your videos. (PS my daughter loves you too- she is your age and you are the first " Real Christian" that has pulled her towards the Lord successfully!) She's getting your books for Christmas- and that was all she asked for. God Bless you and your new family!!!

love you brother please dont put limits on GODS word. the Holy Spirit can use many things to speak his words to us not just the bible. he may use a context in the bible that was ment for thousands of years ago and it might speak to a individual at the moment the holy spirit needed to minister it.

yes when God said that he was talking to the children of Israel at that time but this scripture also applies to all the children of God until now

Thank you. We are learning about Jeremiah in our children's Sunday School class tomorrow. This has helped give me the words I was looking for.

This is very true! Ive seen this verse used for earthly circumstances constantly, but He is after conforming all His into the image of Christ. That could mean having all our earthly circumstances destroyed, but the "good" planned for us is Christ in us. Its also so true how the Lord spoke so many things to a certain people for a certain time, and thats why we all need to hear Him right now. He is still speaking, and His sheep hear His voice. He is still writing but it is in living epistles now. This is the time where His Spirit comes in us, the time of the New Covenant. We can seek His face and seek to receive His Spirit directly from Him.

Just hope ya'll take into account that because of the sacrifice of the Cross we share in the covenants of Israel. This being one of them. So a promise made to Israel for good is also a promise that is true for us. God is not a God of double standards.

Since Christians are the inheritors of God's promises to His people, shouldn't Jeremiah 29:11 apply to us as well? God does say He is no respecter of persons, just one of faith.

I’ve heard a few of your speeches and I feel you’re speaking my own thoughts especially with reference to context

Thank You Sooo much for posting this. All of your videos are amazingly inspirational, but this was really eye opening. This is one of my favorite verses and I hadn't thought of it like that.

***** i highly doubt this one im sorry but how do you know if that word was intended for the reader? what if the reader is going through something as the verse says and what if god is talking to him by that verse. You never know + not every verse depends on the context. There are some verse which are specifically intended to you. I am sorry but im highly doubting this one

I don't see anything wrong with applying this scripture to us even though there was circumstances surrounding it.Theres such a thing as rightly dividing the word of God but in this case it fits now like it did then.God told the isrealites I will never leave you nor forsake you in Deuteronomy,Now we can take this out of context but logically we know this would apply to us too based on a simple fact He loves all his children and what he will do for one He will do for all........

First off i want to thank you for being a pioneer on RU-vid to talk about things that are pure. i love it! I kept asking myself over and over why I'm in the situation I'm in and why this isn't getting any better. This video was my answer. Thank you for what you do.

Wow. Watching your videos put my heart at peace... thank you so much for them. I just recently lost my daughter and have been having trouble keeping my faith. You're so awesome! God bless you! Thank you again and keep up the great work!!!

In my opinion, Phil. 4:13 is the most misused verse in the Bible. In the context Paul is talking about being content in all circumstances when he says he can do all things through Christ.

Yes and you let the holy spirit come and tell you what exactly what the verse means at that time & why you were led to that verse on your PERSONAL spiritual walk & everyone who plays a part in it

The more we talk about Jesus, the better we will be for it. For decades I have (not consciously, really) been far removed from God. I from him. I arrogantly put him on the back burner and followed the path of the flesh. Only to wake up realizing, 25 years later, after my life had taken me places that would confound and scare me, leaving me feeling helpless and at times hopeless. That I needed that connection back. Desperately. Anyone who shares this story, will know the feeling. It was a stark realization, an epiphany at the right time. That the difference of where my life was taking me, as opposed to where it began, was the shear fact that I didn't believe I needed God to live my life. That I knew better. I knew what was best for me and I knew what I wanted! But no. That's a lie that creeps into your head and poison's you into believing the deceit that's dancing around us every day. Tempting us away, persistently and too often, successfully. Before you know it, you make decisions in your life without God, no consultations, no asking, just doing based off your wants and desires and emotions. And that soon puts you into a world, void of Him. Leaving you no good guidance, no good answers to hard questions, no good moral decisions. Only decisions based on the flesh, on the selfishness of a Godless nature. I've come back to God since, and life is better. Life is worth living and love is worth giving. Gratitude is worth giving, every day. Every day I wake up and thank God for what he has done for me. For my family. I was arrogant before. No longer. My eyes and heart have been opened. I step back and see an entire world full of people who have or are following exactly the path I did. I see a lot of anger out there. Hurt, frustration, and most of all fear, it permeates the earth. I pray for you. I pray you find your way. I pray you connect to your loving father. I pray he guides you back home. To a place where you can find solace, and peace of mind and soul. To see clearer. I pray that you do, with all my heart I pray. And when you do find your way again, please pray for the others who are still looking for the light to guide them home. Keep it burning for them. For the ones who cannot yet see it.

I am so glad I found you. Subscribed!!! Thank you the lord bless you more

I hate doing this but this is the problem with intellectually trying to understand scripture you will always fall short. Why am I saying this because I used to make this argument and one of the greatest things about being not well known is I get to be corrected and corrected and corrected before I disclose my biblical views. Contextually and Intellectually he is spot on but the Spirit is not a respecter of persons, whether by ability, gift, or craft. This is how God gently rebuked me on this ideal of always context. Jesus referring to David's psalm said "the Lord says to my Lord" read it and contextually you will see who David is talking about, but Jesus says this scripture references him. Another when Isaiah it talks about Emmanuel contextually it has nothing to do with Jesus. But once again Jesus says this refers to him. I love your stuff Jeff and honestly do not stop but please we need to be careful what ceilings we are placing n people's spirit.

Jeff, remember that it is a matter of faith,faith comes from what we hear and if that declaration has been over a nation it can be individually by faith! God's grace is unlimited,scientifically you are right but spiritually on my humble opinion it is narrowing God's grace and God's love.

hey Jefferson, it's so nice to hear your thoughts: So much inspiration and so much warmth in your words... I do believe, that there are many ways to get close to God, not just Christianity. But I totally believe, that the way you spreed it between people is really blessed. So much blessings for you and Alyssa- and don't be afraid of being you, as you have your God holding your hand, right?

What I love most about the Word is that it is always, every day fresh, just as it is true. I love that God allows my brain to process it in bits and pieces. Sometimes He reveals Himself through it via my intellect, and other times He grips my heart with it, either way I love it. Thanks for sharing all that He reveals to you as you study. I appreciate the insight. It's the beauty of the body at work. May He continue to use you to inspire people to get to know Him more.

I read these comments w/out watching the video and laugh. Everyone thinks they know it all and can actually understand all that God is. We should not attempt to put ourselves on his level. We should seek knowledge and educate ourselves all the while remembering that God exceeds any intelligence we have. We cannot comprehend everything and if you disagree, you might be worshiping yourself.

I like this guy BUT I have to disagree with him on this topic. The Bible says in Hebrews 4:12 that the Word of God is "LIVING and powerful." key word 'living' which means alive and active. Stay with me here people. If Jefferson's theory is correct then why would Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 2:24 quote ("....By Whose stripes you have been healed) used from Isaiah 53:5 (400 years before the birth of Jesus) and it still applies to us today? Also check out Hebrews 13:5 when Apostle Paul said ('....For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.") used from Deuteronomy 31:6 (thousands of years before the birth of Jesus) doesn't that verse still apply to us today? Everything good from God still applies to us today from Genesis to Jude (not Revelation obviously because it hasn't occurred yet). The only thing that doesn't apply to us is the old covenant of the law of Moses which God Himself made void (Hebrews 8:1-13). Beloved, if these verses don't convince you that no matter the times and places of the bible, the good words of God still applies to us today including Jeremiah 29:11, then ask yourself this question: Why would God NOT "have thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give us a good future and a hope?" Didn't the Word say Jesus is the same YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVERMORE?? My case is closed brothers and sisters.

i really love your videos they make so much sense and make things so clear! :) thank you!

I really needed to hear this at this time. Thank you for sharing.

if so ... then the whole bible is talking about some people about some nation . then why do you follow the bible if you are a christian ??? verses in the bible like .... 10 commandments was told to israelites , paul's wrote letters to some nations , jesus's qoutes and rules were told to his diciples . then why does a christian follow that ??? are you mad ???? whatever the bible says to people during its time fits to us .

The Bible is relevant for today the whole point of the Bible is to be a guide for today so yes we were not back in that time of Exile but there is exile going on today that is relevant to apply this scripture so I totally disagree with you sir

Thank you so much for this. I am studying the right now and this video helped my perspective of things a ton. God bless.

Thank you, Jefferson. Well said. May God bless you and keep you in your studies and ministry.

I pray that everyone just gives Jesus a chance, he is an awesome savior who does not condemn you for your sins. Things go wrong in life but if life were easy what could we learn from it? Jesus wants good for you, not evil he won't harm you. He'll give you a love you can never find. Don't just bash him because of man and his views.

Plus you aren't fake excited about God being real. It shows in how you talk you love God's love is real.

Needed this so much tonight! Thanks for the wonderful message!

I understand the context behind this verse yet I still feel God spoke it to me in my conscience. As a matter of fact I’m observing it happen every day. I am a recovering addict.

Your missing one very important fact. There are two types of Jews. (1) Jews that are truly of the bloodline of Judah, of the tribe of Judah. (2) Jews that are Jews simply because they lived in the geographical location of Judah, or "among the Jews" such as the Kenite tribe. The latter being the head of the priests, Caiaphas, that had Jesus crucified. Jer. 24:1-3 Be enlightened. Jesus speaking to the Jews: John 8:44 Read in Rev. 2:9 & 3:9 Jesus telling you again who is who. By the way "expected end" means "hoped for end" in the Hebrew. You're doing a great job Jefferson, but when teaching our youth, be sure to get your facts straight. They are a blank page and very absorbent. Never mis- teach when you have been afforded a wonderful opportunity to do so. The older church group are almost hopelessly brainwashed and closed minded. What a waste. Peace

and who are you to preach how to interpret and how not to? its all every individual to figure out on his own.

I really needed this. These past few days I've felt and been told I was stupid and could do nothing right despite my effort and my will to learn and do my best at work. I've felt like not getting up and possibly going AWOL just to not have to deal with being belittled any longer, but this has shown me that in the long run God has a bigger plan for me outside of one bad week. Thank you for this video, God bless. -Airman First Class Beard

Great video. God bless. He is always with us. 😇👼🙏✝🙏🏻💙

I LOVE your teachings! You are such a blessing! God Bless!

Your response reminded me of my own older brother. He always responds to me gently and presents his case well. I am so glad to have you as a fellow believer in Christ, and to call you my spiritual brother. May God continue to prosper you in all spiritual blessings, knowledge, revelation, and wisdom. And I hope the best for you and Alyssa.

Love this, great job Jefferson!

Wow man , never taught about it that way. Thanks for the clarity.

I love that you pointed out the projection of our own plans on God. And using this verse to validate them as though they were from God.

THANK YOU FOR THIS! So many Christians preach to me the opposite of what you say in this video. I only met 1 that pretty much steered to what you said. I came to the same conclusion as you after noticing that God had me in the direction that I didn't want to go, meanwhile my other Christian friends made plans, got up and left and are doing well. It frustrated me. Their excuse was that I was acting like "What about John," that Peter said, but they're doing well. It was only UNTIL I stopped hoping for what I want that this disappointment left me. I has to be God's Will. Not ours. Christians get mad at me, because I stopped hoping in what I want to do in life. There's no point. I also believe it's one of the many reasons why a lot of Christians are going to be part of the Great Falling Away.

I truly needed this!

I really enjoy watching your videos. I think you're amazing and you're really addressing issues that are pretty big within the church and in the world in general. Please keep making videos :) xxx

Thanks Jefferson. You always clear stuff up for me.

This video really meant a lot to me. Recently, a friend of mine gave me a picture with this verse as the quote. I planned to take it to college with me, but up until this video, I had applied it in a way that I was making myself central. Your video has helped remind me before I go off to college what the verse really points to, and I'm glad I'll be able to explain it like that if anybody asks :) Thank you so much, and keep making videos!!

Loved this video!

Thanks Jeff, This really helped with my Devotion topic!

God bless your ministry !

verse 7 does speak volumes to me. thank you. may the Lord bless you.

My best friends mom just recently died and this was her life verse and she was my Christian inspiration and she got out the point of kindness in the verse and when you say that it’s Gods plans and not ours I think it’s a perfect mix inside the verse pretty much saying that Gods plans are to serve him and love our neighbor THAN his plans will be pursued through us as humans

I love how when he talks you can hear that he can just as easily spit lyrics. Sick word!

I think the context makes the verse even more beautiful. Basically God says keep enduring keep believing I will provide. Another verse talking about being patient wait for Him and His timing.

Wow. Thank you for this, Jeff!

God bless you Jefferson. Great name!! Jeremiah 2911 is one of my favorite scriptures. I'm listening.

love this videos. . like bible studies !!! keep it going

I'm a new Jesus follower ( as of 5/19/19). A friend sent this to me as I was having lots of doubt about my life now with things that i can't control and the unknown of many things in my future. The young man, Jefferson is a very bright and bouncy young man! 😉👍🙏🏻😊

I was just ranting to my friend about this the other day! Awesome!

I like this new series you're doing about misinterpreted verses! It's true that we often use particular verses to fit into our needs/agendas and don't realise what the verse is truly about until we read it within it's context, sadly some people still read the context and choose to ignore it because it doesn't fit what they've always known or want to believe. One thing I've personally discovered is that it's soo important to pray before I read scripture.

Love the guitar playing in the back soo beautiful

This is an awesome encouragement. Thank you so much! I'm going to show this to my mom in hopes that it will encourage her.

You are absolutely incredible the way you speak.. i don't have a found faith nor church but the way you put all your videos and the way you say things intrigue's me and makes me feel like i know everything when its only a taste. you are truly a messenger from god! keep doing the things you do and god bless you! -Kyle Peterson

i love your messages they really motivate me

Thanks for making the video it help me out with my problems

loved it, may he continue to use you!

you are amazing. I have never read the bible but I really enjoy listening to what you have to say. thanks

I Dont know what it Is but on the days That I Have the ideas of the thing's you talk about you post a video that references them. I just want to Thank you Jeff Bethke, Your an Amazing person and have something special about you. My best to You and Your Family and the people you Enlighten.

God bless you..... Thank youuuu..... You help me a lot 😊.