2. Patriotism Today?

3. The Weeping Prophet
JEREMIAH

4. I. The National Spiritual Condition of Judah During Jeremiah’s Ministry
Manasseh BC – did evil … sight of the Lord
Amon – did evil … sight of the Lord
Josiah – did right… sight of the Lord
Jehoahaz 3 mos – did evil … sight of the Lord
Jehoiakim – did evil … sight of the Lord
Jehoiachin 3 mos – did evil … sight of the Lord
Zedekiah – 587 – did evil … sight of the Lord

5. Kings, Priests, Prophets, People Did Evil
Summary of National Spiritual Condition Of Israel During Jeremiah’s Ministry
Kings, Priests, Prophets, People Did Evil

6. II. The International Situation During Jeremiah’s Ministry
Geography
ASIA
JUDAH
AFRICA

7. II. The International Situation During Jeremiah’s Ministry
Geography
Turbulent Times BC
Assyria: 614, 612, 609BC
Egypt: 609, 605BC
Babylon: 626, 605, 597, 587BC

8. 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

9. 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.