JEREMIAH - TEST OF FAITH

Intro. - Jeremiah is an unusual prophet. God calls him to do a task that God says he will fail in. Jeremiah was to proclaim a message to Judah and they would reject it. Let’s examine Jeremiah’s faith to see how he was able to do this.

Jeremiah’s Faith Required Him To Surrender His Future - 1:4-5

Jeremiah’s future was already dictated

We, too, have been called - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Jeremiah’s Faith Required Him To Surrender His Family - 12:6

Jeremiah could not even have his own family - 16:1-2

We, too, are to surrender our families - Matthew 10:34-38

Jeremiah’s Faith Required Him To Surrender His Reputation

The clay pot - ch.19 The yoke - ch.27

Example of Paul - Philippians 3:1-11

Jeremiah’s Faith Required Him To Surrender His Life

Jeremiah’s very life was attacked - 18:18, 20:2,

We, too, are required to surrender our lives - Matthew 10:39

Jeremiah’s Faith Required Him To Surrender Hope

Judah would be defeated and Babylon rule. Jeremiah would not live to see Israel restored, but it would happen - 32:36-41

We, too, must surrender for a future hope - Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 12:1-2

Concl. - How could Jeremiah do this?

Jeremiah had certainty of purpose - he knew he was doing right

Jeremiah knew and believed God’s promises

Jeremiah understood obedience was a prerequisite of faith

Jeremiah had assurance of God’s love and control

Lamentation 3:19-26