Read Jeremiah 30.
God revealed His plans and told Jeremiah to write down the words for future
generations to read and to know.
The prophecy certainly includes the return from the captivity in Babylon, but a
careful reading reveals much more. There is an inclusion of the
"incurable" wound (v.12) that prompted the exile and then the
restoration to health and healing (v.16). There is mention of a
restoration to the land and then the final phrase of the chapter which reads,
"In the latter days you will understand this." Both are true.
Look at the evidences of unfulfilled prophecy here.
1. The prophecy includes both Israel and Judah. (v.3)
The northern kingdom of Israel had been scattered by the Assyrians and were not
a part of the Babylonian captivity. This looks forward to a united
kingdom of Israel.
2. There is mention of a coming "time of distress for Jacob." (v.5-7)
That day will be unprecedented. The ultimate descriptions fit into the
other mentions in the Bible regarding the Great Tribulation.
3. They shall not only serve God in that day but also "David their
king." (v.9)
No king has reigned over a united kingdom of Israel since the death of Solomon.
The Messiah will one day sit on the throne of David in Jerusalem as
"King of kings and Lord of lords".
4. It will be a time of God's judgment against all nations. (v.11)
Yes, Assyria fell. Then, Babylonia fell. But there is a future day
coming when Jesus will rule all nations "with a rod of iron."
(Revelation 19:15)
5. The king's palace shall be rebuilt. (v.18)
The Temple was rebuilt a couple of times in history and will be built once
more. However, this is a reference to the palace for a king to reign over
the nation.
6. The kingdom of Israel will be the people of God. (22)
Under Messiah's rule, all Israel will be saved and serve the LORD.
(Romans 11:26-27)
The good news is that those of us who have committed our lives to Jesus will
rule and reign with Him.
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