Stay the Course!

1. Some People Will Make False Accusations (37:11-16)

a. Irijah accused Jeremiah of deserting to the enemy (verses 11-14)

b. Obeying God can be costly (verses 15-16)

2. Some People Will Change Their Beliefs (37:17 - 38:13)

a. Zedekiah wavered in his responsibilities as king by heeding conflicting advice.

b. God does not change, nor do His requirements for His people.

3. Some People Will Disobey God’s Word (38:14 – 39:18)

a. Zedekiah rejected God’s Word

1) God, through the prophet Jeremiah, instructed Zedekiah to surrender (38:14-18, see also verse 2)

2) Because he refused to do what God said, the city of Jerusalem was destroyed and Zedekiah was taken captive (38:19 – 39:18)

b. Disobedience results in judgment;; obedience ultimately brings one to their destination.