Jeremiah 9-10
"Jeremiah's Temple Talks - Part 2 "

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INTRODUCTION:

A. Jeremiah totally loses it since he knew the truth that the nation was going to be judged while the nation did not know it.

B. He predicts the time when they will wail over the judgment.

C. They listen to the false prophets as they say peace, peace.

I. The heartbreak of a man of God (verse 1)

A. There is not enough tears in my head due to my grief

B. This is a deep spiritual ache that somehow they would turn back to God

C. Who does this remind you of? "Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem how often I would have gathered you as a mother hen would gather her young but you were not willing..."

II. Verse 2

A. From Jerusalem to Jericho at sea level you will see caravansary's which is a building with a courtyard in the middle and rooms on the edge.

B. It is too painful for me to get front row seats to watch what is about to happen. Give me a filthy destitute place in the wilderness to be away from the adulterous treacherous men.

C. Read Psalm 11

D. Psalm 11:3 If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?

Verse 3

A. Proceed from evil to evil. What is the antidote?

1. Psalm 84 Strength to strength

2. 2 Corinthian "glory to glory" stems the tide from going from evil to evil

3. 2 pete 3:18

B. Three different perspectives

1. They didn't know the truth

2. God knew the truth

3. Jeremiah saw it

What is wormwood and how is it being used as a metaphor here?

Describe the process of wailing and why it was done. What was the significance. Why has God spoken and told them to call on them?

Minds, Money, Might

Chapter 10

1-5 Constant danger of becoming like what's around us. Don't learn the way of the gentiles rather do Romans 12:1-2

Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? Do you register or regulate the environment you are in?

Contrasting the absurdity of worshipping false man-made gods with the God of the universe.

man is creating something in his own image compared to God creating man in His image

Principle - whatever you worship is what you become like compare Psalm 115:2-8 vs Jeremiah 10:11

The point is very important and is still valid today. When you look at the universe and the earth it ought to point people to God. Design speaks of a designer. The conclusion ought to be that we can trust God since He can hold everything else together he can certainly hold my life together.

What does dull-hearted mean and how was it used? What is the implication for this passage?

APPLICATION:

Seek to permeate the world around you to become change agents or thermostats and not seek to flee but rather to lead others on the right path not directing our own selves but to trust you and to go from glory to glory, from strength to strength, and faith to faith. Make us bold and motivated to press on with the gospel message to a lost world.

MEMORY VERSE - Jeremiah 9:23-24

²³Thus says the LORD:
        "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
        Let not the mighty man glory in his might,
        Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;
        ²⁴But let him who glories glory in this,
        That he understands and knows Me,
        That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.
        For in these I delight," says the LORD.

Jeremiah 10:23 -24 O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself, It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. 24 O Lord, correct me, but with justice; Not in Your anger, lest You bring me to nothing.