THOUGHTS ON THE PROPHETS PART 2: Jeremiah – Sins Consequences JUNE 11, 2017 “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways.” Hebrews 1:1 (NIV) JEREMIAH “You must not marry and have sons or daughters in this place.” Jeremiah 16:2 (NIV) A. CALL “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.” Jeremiah 1:5-8 (NIV) ● When __________ Calls ___________ Equips. B. CONDEMNATION C. PROPHESIS DESTRUCTION “Tell them that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Cursed is the one who does not obey the terms of this covenant…’” Jeremiah 11:3 (NIV) D. RESTORATION PROMISED “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 (NIV) ● I Can Be __________________ With ___________. “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah and all the other nations from the time I began speaking to you in the reign of Josiah till now. Perhaps when the people of Judah hear about every disaster I plan to inflict on them, they will each turn from their wicked ways; then I will forgive their wickedness and their sin.” Jeremiah 36:2-3 (NIV) “Whenever Jehudi had read three or four columns of the scroll, the king cut them off with a scribe’s knife and threw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll was burned in the fire.” Jeremiah 36:23 (NIV) “But the LORD is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced; their dishonor will never be forgotten.” Jeremiah 20:11 (NIV) E. GOD’S JUDGMENT “In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his whole army and laid siege to it.” Jeremiah 39:1 (NIV) ESCAPING JUDAH’S JUDGMENT “Go and tell Ebed-Melek the Cushite, ‘This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I am about to fulfill my words against this city—words concerning disaster, not prosperity. At that time they will be fulfilled before your eyes.’” Jeremiah 39:16 (NIV) “But I will rescue you on that day, declares the LORD; you will not be given into the hands of those you fear. I will save you; you will not fall by the sword but will escape with your life, because you trust in me, declares the LORD.” Jeremiah 39:17-18 (NIV) ● Success With God: ______________ And ______________________ ● In ____________ Will _____ Am A ___________________ ● Trust In ___________ Leads to ________________ In ____________ PUTTING JEREMIAH INTO PRACTICE 1. Accept ________ Has A Purpose For Me. 2. Accept My _____________ In ______________ Plan. “But the LORD is with me like a mighty warrior…’’ Jeremiah 20:11 (NIV) 3. Be The _______________ For __________ In someone’s ____________. “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” Matthew 25:23 (NIV) 4. With __________ There Is Always _____________. “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” Matthew 19:26 (NIV) ● Do ____ See _______ Purpose? ● Is __________ _________________? .