1. Studies from Jeremiah Respond to God’s calling Do not pursue worthless idols Do not commit spiritual Adultery Pursue Justice Know God’s requirements Be God’s people If... Trust Speak your heart to God

2. Jeremiah 3 9 Because Israel’s immorality mattered so little to her, she defiled the land and committed adultery with stone and wood. Committing spiritual adultery

3. Jeremiah 5 28 Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not seek justice. They do not promote the case of the fatherless; they do not defend the just cause of the poor.

4. Jeremiah 17 5 This is what the LORD says: “ Cursed are those who trust in mortals, who depend on flesh for their strength and whose hearts turn away from the LORD. Jeremiah 17 7 “But blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.

5. Jeremiah 20 1 When the priest Pashhur son of Immer, the official in charge of the temple of the LORD, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things, 2 he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin at the LORD’s temple. Jeremiah beaten

6. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8 Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long. “Deceived” = seduced = persuaded against better judgment

7. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8 Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long. Following God brought trouble & hardship Expectations not met Joy and comfort not delivered Deception -

8. Jeremiah 20 9 But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot. Yet cannot ignore God

9. Jeremiah 20 10 I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side! Denounce him! Let’s denounce him!” All my friends are waiting for me to slip, saying, “Perhaps he will be deceived; then we will prevail over him and take our revenge on him.”

10. Jeremiah 20 10 I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side! Denounce him! Let’s denounce him!” All my friends are waiting for me to slip, saying, “Perhaps he will be deceived; then we will prevail over him and take our revenge on him.” 11 But the LORD is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced; their dishonour will never be forgotten.

11. Jeremiah 20 12 LORD Almighty, you who examine the righteous and probe the heart and mind, let me see your vengeance on them, for to you I have committed my cause. Cry for vengeance

12. Jeremiah 20 12 LORD Almighty, you who examine the righteous and probe the heart and mind, let me see your vengeance on them, for to you I have committed my cause. 13 Sing to the LORD! Give praise to the LORD! He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of the wicked. Cry for vengeance Thankfulness and worship

13. Jeremiah 20 12 LORD Almighty, you who examine the righteous and probe the heart and mind, let me see your vengeance on them, for to you I have committed my cause. 13 Sing to the LORD! Give praise to the LORD! He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of the wicked. 14 Cursed be the day I was born! May the day my mother bore me not be blessed! Cry for vengeance Thankfulness and worship Anger, regret & bitterness How can these all be held together?

14. Good to be honest with God Express anger to God - rather than Lie Suppress Take out on others Honesty allows change Acknowledging hurt is part of the healing How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance?

15. Jeremiah 1 17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. Need to have right expectations How can we be worshipful, resentfuland want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentfuland want vengeance? Good to be honest with God Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8 Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long.

16. Jeremiah 1 17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. 18 Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. Need to have right expectations How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Good to be honest with God Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8 Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long.

17. Jeremiah 1 17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. 18 Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD. Need to have right expectations How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Good to be honest with God Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8 Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long.

18. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Resurrection not endless healing How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Need to have right expectations Good to be honest with God Jeremiah 1 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

19. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Resurrection not endless healing Eternal justice not protection How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Need to have right expectations Good to be honest with God Jeremiah 1 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

20. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Resurrection not endless healing Eternal justice not protection Strength not avoidance How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Need to have right expectations Good to be honest with God Jeremiah 1 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

21. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Resurrection not endless healing Eternal justice not protection Strength not avoidance Purpose not success How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Need to have right expectations Good to be honest with God Jeremiah 1 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

22. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. Resurrection not endless healing Eternal justice not protection Strength not avoidance Purpose not success Perseverance not comfort How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Need to have right expectations Good to be honest with God Jeremiah 1 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

23. How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Need to have right expectations Good to be honest with God Find God in the pain Jeremiah 1 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

24. How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Need to have right expectations Good to be honest with God Find God in the pain Jeremiah 1 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you, ” declares the LORD.

25. Need to have right expectations Jeremiah 31 3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love ; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? How can we be worshipful, resentful and want vengeance? Good to be honest with God Find God in the pain