1. Don McClain 1 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

2.  Jeremiah is commanded by the Lord to write the prophecies of doom against Judah in a scroll so that the people might repent - (36:1-3).  Baruch is told to write the words as Jeremiah dictates them - (36:4, 18).  Baruch told to go and read the book in the people’s hearing – (36:7-10) Don McClain 2 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

3.  Michaiah hears the reading of Baruch and tells the princes and nobles – ( 36:11-13).  The princes and nobles send for Baruch to hear the words of Jeremiah - (36:14-15).  They react with fear and insist that the king must hear these words – (36:16).  They tell Baruch and Jeremiah to go and hide - (36:19).  When Jehoiakim hears of the writing, he commands Jehudi to read it – (36:20-21). Don McClain 3 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

4.  After the reading of three or four columns, king Jehoiakim cuts up the scroll and throws it into the fire - (36:22-23).  A few men try to stop the king - (36:24).  The king then tries to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah but the Lord protects them - (36:26). Don McClain 4 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

5.  God instructs Jeremiah to write on another scroll all the previous words - (36:28,29).  Jeremiah obeys the Lord and writes all the words that had been previously written along with additional words of personal destruction to Jehoiakim – (36:30-32) Don McClain 5 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

6.  Jeremiah commanded to write “all the words of the Lord” spoken to Him – (36:1,2).  Jeremiah dictates to Baruch “all the words of the Lord” – (36:4,18)  The completed product spoken of as being “the words of the Lord” – (36:6,8,11) Don McClain 6 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

7.  The words of scripture are to be understood as being the very words of God – (Jer. 1:4- 9; Heb. 10:15; 2 Pet. 1:20,21; 2 Tim. 3:16,17; 1 Cor. 2:13).  How precious and valuable is the “Book of Books?” – (Psalm 119:97-104) Don McClain 7 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

8.  For all the people - (36:6,10).  To warn them – (36:2,3).  That they may turn from their evil way – (36:3,7)  That they may be saved from destruction – (36:3,7)  The purpose of the Gospel – (Eph. 3:3-5; 1 Cor. 4:14; Acts 17:30; Rom. 1:16; Is. 55:11) Don McClain 8 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

9.  Michaiah... heard all the words of the Lord - (36:11).  Michaiah went and told others – (36:12,13).  They desired to learn more – (36:14,15)  They believed with fear and told the king – (36:16)  They tried to protect God’s messengers – (36:19) Don McClain 9 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

10. Like The Thessalonians (1 Thes. 1:5-10).  They received it as the word of God – (1:5; 2:13)  They became followers – (1:6; 2:13,14)  They told others – (1:8)  They turned from sin – (1:9)  Received salvation – (1:10) Don McClain 10 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

11.  Jehoiakim king of Judah sends for the word of God - (36:20,21).  The king destroys the word of God – (36:22,23).  The king and his servants have no fear or respect for God’s word – (36:24,25; the opposite of his father Josiah, 2 Kings 22:11-13)  The king commands Jeremiah and Baruch be seized – (36:26) Don McClain 11 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

12.  Men have repeatedly rejected the word of God - (Mark 7:9; Acts 7:51,52; Acts 13:46).  Men are still rejecting the Word of God – (1 Tim. 4:1-4; 2 Tim. 3:1- 5; 2 Thes. 2:1-12).  Traditions of men  Corrupting the Scriptures  Latter day revelations  Liberalism Don McClain 12 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

13.  God instructs Jeremiah to write on another scroll all the previous words - (36:28,29).  Jeremiah obeys the Lord and writes all the words that had been previously written along with additional words of personal destruction to Jehoiakim – (36:30-32) Don McClain 13 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

14.  Unbelief doesn’t change the fact that God’s word is true – (36:27-29; John 17:17)  Men reject God’s word at their own peril - (36:30,31; Deut. 18:19; John 12:48-50).  God’s word will last forever - (Psalm 119:151,152; Isa. 40:8; Luke 21:33; 1 Pet. 1:25). Don McClain 14 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

15.  Rome failed –  The Catholic church failed -  Islam failed –  The critics failed –  Modernist have failed – "Hammer Away Ye Hostile Hands -- Our Hammers Will Break, God’s Anvil Stands!" Don McClain 15 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

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17.  The Product of God – (1,2)  For The Purpose of God – (3-10)  Some Will Receive It – (11-19)  Some Will Reject It – (20-26)  Man Can’t Destroy It – (27-32) Don McClain 17 W. 65th St church of Christ / November 15, 2009

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