Distorted
“Plans to Prosper”

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

2 ways to study the Bible:
Exegesis – pull out the meaning
Eisegesis – inject your own meaning

Jeremiah 29:1-14

God’s plan…
often interrupts ours
is for us to settle in 
is for us to help people flourish
includes protection in our exile
includes hope beyond our circumstances
has a future that will bring us home

God is always up to something in exile!