Life and Ministry of Jeremiah
description
Transcript of Life and Ministry of Jeremiah
![Page 1: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
![Page 2: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Life and Ministry of Jeremiah
Training of God’s servant in the end days
![Page 3: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Life and Ministry of Jeremiah
1. The Setting of Jeremiah2. The Person of Jeremiah3. The Ministry of Jeremiah
![Page 4: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Clarify
We might not all be called to be a prophetBut we are all called to serve
![Page 5: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Jeremiah Called
• To wake up southern kingdom: Judah• Last cry of God’s love before judgment
Tragically most did not respond
• Today in His Love God is calling usMany similar circumstances as JudahMany lessons for us to learn
![Page 6: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Reign of Josiah
2 Chronicles 34-35Appeared to be a great revival
But what was their true spiritual condition?
Jeremiah 7:1-11
![Page 7: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
True Spiritual Condition
• Much outward form, ritual, correct wordsBut very little inward reality
• Characteristic of God’s people in end daysDon’t know their true condition
• God in His great love calls Jeremiah
![Page 8: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Jeremiah the Person
Jeremiah 1• Lord forms Jeremiah• Lord prepares Jeremiah• Lord comforts Jeremiah• Lord equips Jeremiah• Lord empowers Jeremiah• Lord calls Jeremiah to respond
![Page 9: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Lord Forms & Prepares Jeremiah
Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.
Key word: “I”
Do we realize God has done the same for us?
![Page 10: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Lord Comforts Jeremiah
Jeremiah 1:6-8• Acknowledges Lord Sovereign & Mighty
Not rebellion but humilityMary's response “How can this be?”
• Lord to Jeremiah: Don’t say I am a youth Natural perspective
• “I am with you”
![Page 11: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
“I Am With You”
• Powerful word to comfort & encourage• All He is & all He has done is with us• Isaiah 43: 1-5– Thou art Mine–Pass through the water, I will be with you–Walk through the fire, not be scorched–Do not fear for I am with you
![Page 12: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Lord Equips Jeremiah
Jeremiah 1:9
• He puts His word in Jeremiah’s mouth• Not expecting him to speak his own words• Jeremiah was available to the Lord for service
![Page 13: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Lord Empowers Jeremiah
Jeremiah 1:11-15• The visions of the almond tree/boiling pot• Aaron’s rod bloomed & others did not (dead)– Speaks of “resurrection life”
• He would go forth not in his natural powerBut in the power of resurrection life
• Difficult message of judgment, but with hope
![Page 14: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Lord Calls Jeremiah to Respond
Jeremiah 1:17-19
NOW!! Gird up your loins, arise & speak
I have made you:A fortified city: DefendedA pillar of iron: Stand under pressureAs walls of bronze: Unbreakable
![Page 15: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Lord’s Process of Equipping
God’s SideReveals & releases His provision
Man’s SideReceive & respond to His provision
![Page 16: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Jeremiah’s Environment
• Many will fight against you, but not overcome• His message would be one of judgment • He would be despised, rejected, beaten• Ones in his hometown try to kill him• High priest arrests him & puts him in chains
Such is the nature of end time ministry
![Page 17: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Jeremiah’s Testimony
Jeremiah 20:7-11Vs. 7: Why have you deceived me?Vs. 9: Tries to stop but cannot
Constrained by the love of ChristVs.7 & 10: Laughingstock, mocked, whisperings
Vs. 11 BUT the Lord is with meThrough trials & testing it became reality
![Page 18: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
![Page 19: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
The Ministry of Jeremiah
The character of his ministryThe cause of his ministry
The comfort of his ministry
![Page 20: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
The Character of His Ministry
Jeremiah 1:10• To root up/ pluck up• To break down/pull down• To destroy• To overthrow/throw down• To build• To plant
![Page 21: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Consider Our Lord’s Ministry
First to CalvaryTo root up, breakdown, destroy & overthrow
Then PentecostTo build and to plant
![Page 22: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
The Cause of His Ministry
Jeremiah 1:16
Two main issues with Judah• Forsaken Me for other gods• Worshipped the works of their own hands
![Page 23: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Forsaken Me
Jeremiah 2:10-13
• Israel has changed their god• My people have committed two evils:– Forsaken the fountain of living water–Hewn their own cisterns
![Page 24: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Cry of Love to Return
2:20-21 Reminds them of His provision2:29 Why do you contend with me?2:30 In vain I have disciplined you (Heb 12:6)2:31 Heed My word
Why say “we are free to roam”
![Page 25: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
What is True Freedom?
• Many believers declare: we are free• What are we set free from?– Sin, world, corruption, self
• Why are we free? To do His will• What have we been set free to be? –Bondslaves of God, slaves of righteousness
• Today many misunderstand this freedom • Abuse it for own self-interest and pleasure
![Page 26: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Cry of Love
In judgment God remembers mercy3:12-14 Return, repent, be restored3:22 Return & I will heal
Jeremiah’s heart for the people4:19 My soul, my heart is in anguish
God’s burden is his burden
![Page 27: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Condition of the People
5:1 Key words: justice & truth5:4-5 Neither poor nor great know the Way5:7 Again, forsaken Me (also vs. 19)5:31 My people love this poor condition6:16-17 We will not walk nor listen
Picture of God’s people in the last days
![Page 28: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Jeremiah’s Sorrow
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1• Lord’s burden had become his burden• Embodiment of sorrow of God’s love• True power of a man of God– Not a mere channel/pipeline– But has heart/desire of His Master
• Difficulties/trails train servants of Lord– Paul/Joseph: prison John: Isle of Patmos
![Page 29: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Jeremiah’ Persecution
Jeremiah now trained through persecution11:1 Faithful messenger of Lord11:18 Persecution from home town12:1 He cries out to the Lord & Lord responds12:5 If you have run with footmen and they have tired you out, Then how can you compete with horses? If you fall down in a land of peace, How will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?
![Page 30: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
God’s Training Process
How do we react when:• Rejected by those close to us• The trial seems much stronger than you• The circumstances are overwhelming• Challenged as a false servant
17:15 Where is the word of Lord
![Page 31: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Jeremiah: Faithful Servant
• Jeremiah was faithful in spite of:–An unpopular message–A rejected message–An unfulfilled message• Saw captivity but not return
Can we stay faithful when rejected and do not see much fruit?
![Page 32: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Longsuffering Love of God
• Through Jeremiah we see longsuffering love• Phrase used 9 times in Jeremiah7:13 "And now, because you have done all these things," declares the LORD, "and I spoke to you, rising up early and speaking, but you did not hear, and I called you but you did not answer
(Also see 7:25; 11:7; 25:3-4; 26:5; 29:19; 32:33; 35;14-15; 44:4)
![Page 33: Life and Ministry of Jeremiah](https://reader035.fdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062410/56815cbf550346895dcac283/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
The Comfort of His Ministry
Jeremiah 30-31• God is a God of Hope• Yes, He will tear down but He will recover• Key phrase: “I Will”• What a glorious hope Israel was given• Sadly only few responded
How will we respond in this hour?