Jeremiah 6 16 NKJV Thus says the Lord
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Jeremiah 6: 16 (NKJV) Thus says the Lord: “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it. ’ 16
Seek The Old Paths • This morning we introduce our theme for 2015 • The theme we have chosen for this year is “Seek The Old Paths” • It comes from the Old Testament in Jeremiah 6: 16
Seek The Old Paths • Jeremiah was a prophet called by God to preach a message of impending doom and repentance to the people of Judah • Jeremiah 1: 9 -10 • Jeremiah 1: 16 -17
Seek The Old Paths • Jeremiah 3: 12 -13 • We see the call to repentance and the forgiveness offered if they would obey • Jeremiah 4: 5 -7 • Destruction was imminent if they did not obey
Jeremiah 6: 16 • In our text, we find the Lord once again pleading with Judah • “Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls. ”
Seek The Old Paths • 1. Examination § “Stand in the ways and see” § Each of us should examine the pathway we are on (II Cor. 13: 5) § How do we know if we are on the right path or not? § Is the path according to God’s word?
Seek The Old Paths • 2. Investigation § “And ask for the old paths, where the good way is” § There must be some inquiry into what is right and what is false § They were looking for the good way (Matt. 19: 17)
Seek The Old Paths • 2. Investigation § The old paths were the paths of obedience, faithfulness and righteousness § It’s what God has called for since the beginning § Moses warned the children of Israel about this (Deut. 28 & 30)
Seek The Old Paths • 3. Reaction § “And walk in it” § When the old paths are found after looking for them, they were commanded to walk in those old ways § Moses reminded the Israelites of this (Deut. 5: 33)
Seek The Old Paths • 3. Reaction § God reiterated this with Joshua (Josh. 1: 5 -9) § David passed it on to his son Solomon (I Ki. 2: 1 -4) § This is the way in which God desired His people to walk
Seek The Old Paths • 4. Compensation § “Then you will find rest for your souls” § There are benefits to walking in the ways of God § Certainly we have the same benefits today (Matt. 7: 21)
