Patriotism Today?
The Weeping Prophet JEREMIAH
I. The National Spiritual Condition of Judah During Jeremiah’s Ministry Manasseh 697-643BC – did evil … sight of the Lord Amon 643-641 – did evil … sight of the Lord Josiah 641-609 – did right… sight of the Lord Jehoahaz 3 mos – did evil … sight of the Lord Jehoiakim 609-598 – did evil … sight of the Lord Jehoiachin 3 mos – did evil … sight of the Lord Zedekiah 598 – 587 – did evil … sight of the Lord
Kings, Priests, Prophets, People Did Evil Summary of National Spiritual Condition Of Israel During Jeremiah’s Ministry Kings, Priests, Prophets, People Did Evil
II. The International Situation During Jeremiah’s Ministry Geography ASIA JUDAH AFRICA
II. The International Situation During Jeremiah’s Ministry Geography Turbulent Times 626-586BC Assyria: 614, 612, 609BC Egypt: 609, 605BC Babylon: 626, 605, 597, 587BC
III. The Prophet Jeremiah’s Ministry Priest from Anathoth Turbulent international times and turbulent national political and religious times Supported Josiah Urged submission to Babylon, end of nation Patriotic weeping prophet for 40 years in anticipation of divine judgment Uncompromising condemnation of sin brought him rejection and suffering, life of martyrdom
Lessons Should Christians be patriotic? Should Christians support political leadership? What should Christians do with the decline of God and Biblical principles in our culture? You may live in turbulent times, stay true to God. If you think, it would be nice to be a prophet of God, think about Jeremiah.