1. I. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” (Jeremiah 1:4,5). I knew you” (Jeremiah 1:4,5). A. Abraham - “I have known him in order A. Abraham - “I have known him in order that he may command his children...that that he may command his children...that they may keep the way of the Lord” they may keep the way of the Lord” (Genesis 18:17-19). (Genesis 18:17-19). B. David’s words - “In your book they were all B. David’s words - “In your book they were all written” (Psalm 139:13-16). written” (Psalm 139:13-16). C. Paul’s words - “Separated me from my C. Paul’s words - “Separated me from my mother’s womb” (Galatians 1:13-23). mother’s womb” (Galatians 1:13-23). The Call of Jeremiah

2. II. “I am a youth” (Jeremiah 1:6). A. Moses (Exodus 3:11-14; 4:1-17). A. Moses (Exodus 3:11-14; 4:1-17).

3. The Call of Jeremiah III. “I have put My words in your mouth” (Jeremiah 1:7-10). mouth” (Jeremiah 1:7-10). A. David’s victory over Goliath A. David’s victory over Goliath (I Samuel 17:32-37). (I Samuel 17:32-37).

4. The Call of Jeremiah IV. “What do you see?” (Jeremiah 1:11-16). (Jeremiah 1:11-16). A. “A branch of an almond tree” (vss. 11,12). A. “A branch of an almond tree” (vss. 11,12). B. “A boiling pot” (II Kings 24:10-16). B. “A boiling pot” (II Kings 24:10-16). C. Judgment Day (II Peter 3:10-12). C. Judgment Day (II Peter 3:10-12).

5. The Call of Jeremiah V. “I have made you this day a fortified city” (Jeremiah 1:17-19). fortified city” (Jeremiah 1:17-19). A. The Christian’s Fortified City A. The Christian’s Fortified City (Hebrews 12:22-24). (Hebrews 12:22-24). B. Never Forsaken (Hebrews 13:5,6). B. Never Forsaken (Hebrews 13:5,6).