Jeremiah proclaimed the words entrusted to him. In doing so he has apparently won few if any converts, has wrestled with his own relationship to Yahweh and has encountered strong…
In this section, called Jeremiah's confessions, we look at three more of Jeremiah's laments. We see that Jeremiah is called to a life that will not include normal family life.…
In this sermon, we look at the section of Jeremiah that has been labeled as “Jeremiah’s confessions”: not confessing sin or the greatness of God, but more like laments (cf.…
Israel assumed that the mere existence of the temple in Jerusalem guarantees God's presence. Jeremiah prophesied that God rejects hollow worship. He also grieved over the people's lack of repentance…
In part two of Jeremiah, we look at how God teaches Jeremiah why he must preach and what he will say. We see Jeremiah speak God's word to the people.…
The Old Testament survey continues with the Book of Jeremiah. Jeremiah is a prophet called by God. His message is repent or face punishment. Jeremiah also tells the people that…
God saves his servants who trust him because God is uniquely holy. Israel, however, has not trusted him, and they are not a holy people. How, then, will they fulfill…
This section of Isaiah begins a transition in the book. The earlier chapters focus on God calling his people to account and God calling the nations to account. In the…
When people fail to honor God as he deserves, he warns them and judges them. God secures the remnant that trust in him. Title and outline based on Paul House,…
God eliminates prideful nations. In this section of the book of Isaiah, he addresses the nations that surround Israel. God declares his sovereignty over all the nations and that he…