1. Jeremiah’s Word Pictures

2. Four tree-like characteristics
Jeremiah 17:5-8
Tree in rocky soil
Those who do not serve the Lord
Tree on the river bank
Those who serve the Lord
Psalmist made the contrast
Psalm 1:1-6
Four tree-like characteristics
of a godly life

3. Luke 24:32-35 Jeremiah 20:7-9 Persecuted and discouraged Jeremiah
However – he could not help but speak the word of the Lord
We need to share the good news
Unable to hold it back
Luke 24:32-35

4. God knows who we are in word and deed
Jeremiah 44:2-5
The picture of God “rising early” to send His prophets shows that He was diligent in trying to persuade, warn, and encourage His people to return to Him
Jeremiah 42:5-6
Jeremiah 42:9-12
Jeremiah 42:20; 43:4
Jeremiah 44:16-18
God knows who we are in word and deed
Colossians 3:17

5. Jeremiah
God’s prophet with a purpose to encourage the people of God to return to Him
Jeremiah 6:16-17
“O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.” (Jeremiah 10:23)