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1 Our Righteousness April 15

2 Remember ? As a kid, what made you say, “That’s not fair!”?
There are many things in our society that cause people to cry “Not fair!” There are lawsuits and demonstrations galore. Today we study what God told Jeremiah – Because God is righteous, He will ultimately make all things right.

3 Listen for why God is angry.
Jeremiah 33:3-5 (NIV) 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.' 4 For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the houses in this city and the royal palaces of Judah that have been torn down to be used

4 Listen for why God is angry.
against the siege ramps and the sword 5 in the fight with the Babylonians: 'They will be filled with the dead bodies of the men I will slay in my anger and wrath. I will hide my face from this city because of all its wickedness.

5 God’s Wrath Against Evil
What invitation and promise are at the heart of verse 3? God invites us to call to Him. What “unsearchable” things might we desire to know from Him? What are examples of "great and unsearchable things" that have already been revealed to us by God?

6 God’s Wrath Against Evil
What did the Lord reveal about the fate of Jerusalem? Why were Judah and Israel subject to judgment? This is a negative consequence of the actions and attitudes of God’s people. How can God accomplish a positive benefit in the long run when we experience negative discipline?

7 Listen for God’s forgiveness.
Jeremiah 33:6-8 (NIV) "'Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. 7 I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and will rebuild them as they were before. 8 I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me.

8 God Purifies and Forgives
How did God promise to reverse His actions in the more distant future? In what kinds of situations might someone today feel they are in captivity and need to have God release them?

9 God Purifies and Forgives
Note three different terms in verse 8 to describe or emphasize scope of wrongdoing “sin”– something (people’s relationship with God) twisted, bent, distorted “sins” – missing the target, the mark, the level of God’s requirement of righteousness “rebellion/iniquities” – deliberate, willful rejection of God’s commands

10 God Purifies and Forgives
What words or phrases describe how God would accomplish a change with regard to the sin and rebellion of Judah? What are some examples of God bringing healing out of a bad and “captive” situation? Why do some people struggle with believing that God can and is willing to forgive their sin? How would you explain God’s forgiveness and peace to an unbeliever?

11 Listen for a prophecy. Jeremiah 33:14-16 (NIV) "'The days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'when I will fulfill the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. 15 "'In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch

12 Listen for a prophecy. sprout from David's line; he will do what is just and right in the land. 16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.'

13 God’s Justice and Righteousness
What message of hope and assurance is found in verse 14? What promises are given in verses 15 and 16? How do these promises have meaning for us? What is the name given in verse 16, to whom does it apply, and what is its significance? How can our actions and attitudes demonstrate that we follow God as our righteousness?

14 Application Confess. Because God is righteous, He stands apart from sin. Enter into a relationship with Him, or restore your fellowship with Him, by confessing any sin and unrighteousness

15 Application Trust. Life is not always fair.
Even when it feels like the wrong side is winning, God has the final say. In the meantime, trust Him. He loves you, and in His righteousness, He will make things right.

16 Application Stand. The trend in culture is to believe truth is relative and we can each have our own definition of righteousness. Jesus Christ is the standard for righteousness because He is righteous. Stand with Him and stand for Him in doing and proclaiming what is right

17 “Truth is NOT relative”
Family Activities This week’s activities include a short YouTube clip of Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias stating that Watch this and find what else is available for parents and kids alike at “Truth is NOT relative”

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