Reader’s Guide: “The Word for Today” Friday, December 21, 2012 Read – Jeremiah 30 & 31 The book of Jeremiah is mostly a book about judgment. What a difficult task Jeremiah was given by God! What a difficult time to be alive! Spending some time listening to the sorrowful compassion of Jeremiah would be well worth our time. Not often does Jeremiah break forth into words of hope. The two chapters we are reading today are one of those places. Out of the pain and sorrow of judgment comes the promise of a new beginning. Out of the brokenness of an old covenant comes the promise of a new covenant. As you spend the next few days preparing for the celebration of Christmas, take time to contemplate the new possibility that God promises for you and for others in the gift of Jesus.