Jeremiah 1.9-19 “God’s Show and Tell”

“God’s Show and Tell” 4 Sep 2016

God called Jeremiah to be a prophet to the nations (), to root out and to pull down nations; to build and to plant nations (). The power is in the Word of God. The Word of God is living and powerful () not only for individuals but for nations (). Three show and tell illustrations are witnesses to the Lordship of the Word of God.

nations; to build and to plant nations (). The power is in the Word of God. The

Word of God is living and powerful () not only for individuals but for nations

(). Three show and tell illustrations are witnesses to the Lordship of the Word of

God.

I. An Almond Tree –

A. Inspiration – God breathed –

1. God placed His words in the prophet’s mouth – ;

2. The Scripture writers were motivated by the Holy Spirit –

B. The book of creation fits perfectly with the book of special revelation, the Bible –

1. The almond tree flower is the first sign of spring –

2. The almond tree flower is the first sign that the creation is springing into full blossom –

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3. So God who may appear dormant is awake to perform His Word to reshape the world

world

4. God always performs His Word –

II. The Boiling Pot –

A. Trouble is brewing

1. The pot is tilted and spilling out into the homeland of Israel

2. Their endurance will set up the sign of victory – their throne in the gates of Jerusalem–

B. Why?

1. Because of Israel’s wickedness and idolatry –

2. What idols do we have?

C. Sin has resulted in judgment

1. God is our salvation –

2. He will rescue us through what He is doing today!!

D. This show and tell is a warning and an invitation to a personal relationship with the living God

1. To taunt God is dangerous –

2. He will send forth His Word to heal you –

III. The Iron Pillar –

A. Prepare yourself –

1. Arise and bear witness to the truth

2. Speak all I command you

B. You are a fortified city –

1. God is our refuge and fortress –

2. Be still and know that I am God –

C. Conflict in Christ’s name is certain –

1. But our Savior is with us

2. Do not fear –

3. Courage and strength come from the Lord –

4. He will protect you

“This passage contains a useful doctrine, from which we learn that strength shall never be wanting to God’s servants, while they derive courage from the conviction that God himself is the author of their calling . . . for God will then supply them with strength and courage invincible, so as to render them formidable to the whole world. but if they be unhinged and timid, and turn here and there, and be influenced by the fear of men, God will render them base and contemptible, and make them to tremble at the least breath of air, and they shall be wholly broken down . . .” John Calvin