The Power Of God's Call 2 (Outline)

Jeremiah 1:1-5

I. Jeremiah’s Call (vv. 1-4).

II. Jeremiah’s Commissioning (v. 5).

A. Jeremiah’s credentials (v. 5).

Ephesians 4:4 (NASB-U), “There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling.”

In fact, we are the ekklesia, the “called-out” body of Jesus, the Christ.

1. Precognition (v 5).

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.”

2. Preconsecration (coining a new word) (v 5).

3. Preappointment (coining a new word) (v 5).

The whole sequence of God is: “I knew; I consecrated; I formed; I appointed.”

B. Jeremiah’s commission (v. 5).

Mark 16:15 (NASB-U), “And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’”

Ephesians 4:11-16.

1 Corinthians 12:7-12.

1 Corinthians 14:3.

When I talk about speaking prophetically, I mean to speak a fresh application of the Word of the Lord that at least:

1. Points towards the future;

2. Reveals the present priorities of the Lord for someone’s life; or

3. Sheds light on the mysteries of life; or

4. Makes sense out of pain.