Jeremiah The Prophets Call Josiahs Reign 2 Chron

Jeremiah The Prophet’s Call

Josiah’s Reign 2 Chron. 34, Jer. 1: 1 -2 • 12 th of Josiah: Purge of idols begins. • 13 th of Josiah: Jeremiah is called. • 18 th of Josiah: Purge completed. Temple repaired. Book of the Law found. Passover celebrated. • 31 st of Josiah: Josiah killed in battle. Lamentations written. • “Josiah…made all who were present in Israel to serve the LORD their God. ” 2 Chron. 34: 33.

Jer. 1: 4 -10 The Prophet’s Call • God’s choice. • Chosen before birth. • To the nations. • When a youth. • How did God reassure him?

Jeremiah: “I see a rod of an almond tree. ” shaqed God: “I am watching over my word, to perform it. ” shoqed

“I see a boiling pot, facing away from the north” Jer. 1: 13

“I remember…” Jer. 2: 1 What had God done for Israel & Judah? What had Israel & Judah done with God? • Defended them from enemies. • Defiled His inheritance. • Brought them up from Egypt. • Forgot the Law. • Led them in the wilderness. • Prophesied by Baal. • Brought them into Canaan. • Turned back to Egypt. What has God done for us?

The Take-Away • God will keep His word. • If God is with you, you do not need to fear others. • You can endure more than you think you can. • God demands our loyalty. • Do not forget what God has done for us. • Read Jer. 2 -10 for next week.