Life presents all human beings with times when the choice to defend something or someone results in some opposition. Criticism, cynical taunts, rejection, and ridicule are all potential results of action based on such beliefs. The prophet Jeremiah faced more than a moment, even a short period, of the aforementioned affliction. The scholars' project from 627 to 586 BCE, some forty years of perpetual calamity in Jeremiah's life, culminated in a book in the Hebrew Bible drawing attention to palpable emotions and experiences. Remarkably unique from other biblical texts, in its inclusion of a considerable amount of biographical writings, known as "confessions" (Brettler, p. 181), the Book of Jeremiah focuses heavily on its main character and its challenges. Living a somewhat inconceivable life after accepting the Lord's call, it appears that Jeremiah is experiencing unrelenting adversity, according to many of his oracles. Furthermore, he did it alone, being forbidden from marrying or having children (Jeremiah 16.1-4 Tanakh Translation). A difficult burden weighed on Jeremiah's young life. Fully informed that this mission would require him to stand against unenviable opposition, the Lord commands Jeremiah to remain strong in sharing the prophetic message, accepting his assurance that “they will not overcome you” (Jeremiah 1.17- 19). Like other prophets, Jeremiah became the bearer of news both devastating and hopeful; However, the emotionally taxing life of this “weeping prophet” (Jeremiah 8:23), resulting from his acceptance of God's call, seems surprisingly painful. Obviously, from the first chapter, a portrait of the vulnerability of his...... middle of paper ...... the future days did not paralyze Jérémie. The denigration, rejection, corporal punishment, mockery, and opposition he faced, as he had warned (Jeremiah 1:17-19), did not stop Jeremiah from being God's prophet, pronouncing the words he was asked to share with his people. It can be concluded that Jeremiah had a godly and reverent fear of the Lord, which gave him the strength and courage to answer the call given to him in chapter 1, for so many years. God presents himself once again with this dichotomy of judge and restorer to the people of Israel. It is easy to read in today's context and judge the Israelites for the continuing cycle of rebellion, destruction, repentance, and restoration, but each book, including Jeremiah, shows God intersecting the history of the Israelites and the lessons to be learned. draw that result, and it will be remembered for generations to come.