1. The Value of your existence （Jeremiah 1:1-10）
Introduction:
Example of an antique bowl
Background:
Jeremiah and the situation of his generation
Near the end of the Assyrian empire, Egypt broke the control from Assyria
The rise of the Babylonian empire

3. The value of your existence
（1） You have been prepared by God（1-3）
A. Preparing you in your situation
Anathoth =1
Generation and empire =2-3
B. Preparing you spiritually
（the son of Hilkiah, the priest）

4. The value of your existence
（2） You are selected by God（4-7b） A. You are selected before you were borne（5） B. You are selected when you were lowly (7a)

5. The value of your existence
(3) You are sent by God（5b，7a）。 A. Ordained – assigned a task (role) Prophet to all nations B. Sent – Because I send you so you should go (accomplish the task)

6. The value of your existence
(4 ) You are the speaker for God（7b，9-10） A. Understand God’s will（7b，9） B. Proclaim God’s word（9-10）

7. The value of your existence
（1） You have been prepared by God （2） You are selected by God （3） You are sent by God （4） You are the speaker for God

8. The value of your existence
Conclude with the example of an antique bowl