Bible verses for children
A calling for Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
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What does this verse mean?
God tells Jeremiah that his prophetic calling began before his birth. Sanctified here means set apart for that task. The verse concerns Jeremiah’s particular work, not a hidden career every child must discover.
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What useful work could you learn about as you grow?
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God Calls Jeremiah
Jeremiah 1:1–19
God called Jeremiah to speak his words and showed him two visions about what was coming.
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Bible context & readings +
Jeremiah 1 introduces his appointment as a prophet to the nations. He responds with concern about youth and speaking. God’s reassurance equips him for that specific, demanding calling.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us grow and serve without fear of guessing wrong. Amen.
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