Jeremiah 1:1-10
The Lord Chooses Jeremiah
Jeremiah 1:11-19
God Spoke to Jeremiah Through Ordinary Experiences
Jeremiah 2:1-19
How to Be Faithful Regardless of Opposition
Jeremiah 2:20-37
Irresponsibility is Found in a Fickle Foreign Policy
Jeremiah 3:1-13
Refusing to Be Ashamed of Sin
Jeremiah 3:11-25
Hope For a Backsliding Nation
God Spoke to Jeremiah Through Ordinary Experiences
Jeremiah 1:11–19
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In this passage two signs were given the prophet as sort of an outline of his prophetic ministry: (1) The first was a vision which caused Jeremiah to see the branch of an almond tree (v. 11). This branch represented God who was watching to see that His word is fulfilled (v. 12). (2) The second vision caused Jeremiah to see a boiling pot (v. 13). This represented disaster that was to be poured out on those who lived in Judah (vv. 14-16). In summary, he could anchor his life to God’s sovereign appointment, the fulfillment of His sovereign grace and the assurance of his sovereign protection. Several crucial truths about service to God emerge from Jeremiah’s commission:
Application
God’s promise to Jeremiah and me is that He will help me through the most agonizing problems.
Jeremiah 1:11-19 (English Standard Version)
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