Jeremiah 7 Stand Your Post (Series On Jeremiah) How did God’s people lose direction? They deceived and destroyed themselves. They Deceive Themselves (7:1–15) The Delusions (7:1–8) Jeremiah 7:8 But look, you are trusting in deceptive words that are worthless. They shouldn’t be fooled by those who keep promising their safety because the Temple of the Lord is near. The consequences of choosing lies. (7:9–15) Jeremiah 7:9-10 “‘Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal…
Jeremiah 2 – 6 Stand Your Post (Series On Jeremiah) In chapters 2—6, Jeremiah is going to deliver 2 messages. (2-3:5; 3:6-6) 1st Message Jeremiah 2—3:5 These verses involve warning after warning, to the nation of Judah. (2 Chronicles 7:14) Jeremiah 2:9-11 “Therefore I bring charges against you again,” declares the Lord. “And I will bring charges against your children’s children. 10 Cross over to the coasts of Cyprus and look, send to Kedar and observe closely; see if there…
Jeremiah 1:4-19 Stand Your Post (Series On Jeremiah) Jeremiah 1:4-6 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” Jeremiah was real and honest with God. God shuts down Jeremiah’s reasons for not obeying. God…
Most of the time we pray safe prayers. God bless us, help us, protect us, and heal us, but prayers that trust can be risky. Risky prayers are not easy, but they are changing life. They are the result of a humbled and trusting spirit and are filled with bold faith. I want to encourage you to spend three times this week reading the scriptures below and praying that the Holy Spirit will speak to you about what He wants…
Who or what are our enemies? The world, the flesh and the Devil. The world (Sociological Opposition) Many Christians are losing more battles than they would like to admit. We can experience more victory in our lives if we learn to fight Biblically. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the…
Ephesians 4:1-3 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. What causes us to isolate ourselves from others? Focusing on ourselves in a negative way can…
