Jeremiah 1

 Homiletics                                  Study: Children of the Promise – Kingdom Divided                                

Lesson     25                                Passage:       Jeremiah 1

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Lord appoints Jeremiah Prophet (Jeremiah 1:1-5) 1. Time, Place and Rulers of Jeremiah’s prophecy (1:1-3)  - Territory of Benjamin  - 13th year of King Josiah through Zedekiah king of Judah  - to Jerusalem’s exile 2. Jeremiah set apart in the womb; (1:3-5)  - Formed by God  - Set apart before born  - Appoint a prophet to nations.

Words of Lord come to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:6-16) 1. Jeremiah said to Lord that he was too young (6) 2. Instruction to say whatever God commands – God is with you and rescues (7-8) 3. Lord touches Jeremiah’s mouth and appoints over nations to tear down and build up (9-10) 4. Lord shows Jeremiah almond branch and boiling pot; explaining meaning (11-16)  - Kings will come and rule Jerusalem.  - Walls and Towns come down  - Judgments of God’s people for wickedness in forsaking Him.

Lord encourages Jeremiah to “Stand Firm in Lord”; the Lord will rescue (Jeremiah 1:17-19) 1. Get ready, say what Lord commands; don’t be terrified (17) 2. God has made you (Jeremiah) strong against the whole land (18) 3. They will come against you but will not overcome you. God is with you and will rescue (19)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Lord appoints Jeremiah Prophet	Jeremiah 1:1-5
Words of Lord come to Jeremiah	Jeremiah 1:6-16
Lord encourages Jeremiah to “Stand Firm in Lord”; the Lord will rescue	Jeremiah 1:17-19

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jeremiah appointed prophet, speaking God’s words boldly to His people.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT the truth of God’s word must go out in boldness; we must be ready and trust in the Lord

Specific Application Questions

What is your thought when you hear; God knew you before you were born?

How do you speak boldly for the God? If you don’t, why not and what needs to change?

How are you making yourself ready for the trials that will come to you? Where do you place your trust?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

God knew us before we were born

God’s word must be proclaimed

God rescues

Characteristic of God

Gathers His own

Theme

God appointed Jeremiah to speak boldly the truth; God is with us and rescues.

 

 

Micah

 Homiletics                                  Study: Children of the Promise – Kingdom Divided                                

Lesson     23                                Passage:       Micah

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Micah – denounces Sin of Israel and Judah (Micah 1-3) 1. God knows and witnesses us (1:1-2) 2. Sins of Israel – Idols and worship destroyed (1:3-7) 3. Israel will weep and mourn as they go in exile (1:8-16) 4. Disaster and calamity will fall on the people who plan injustice (2:1-5) 5. Lord’s blessing is taken away with deceiving words (2:6-11) 6. Deliverer will lead the remnant to green pasture (2:12-13) 7. Leaders of Israel called out for evil (3:1-4) 8. Prophets called out for leading people astray and punishment described (3:5-8) 9. Punishment for leaders who rule for a bribe and priest who preach of a price (3:9-12)

Micah – Proclaims Coming King (Micah 4-5) 1. Supremacy of Mountain of the Lord (3:1-5) - Teach His ways - Law will go out - Peace will come - Walk in Name of Lord forever. 2. Lord’s Plan (3:6-13)  - Gather lame; His remnant  - Rescue and redeem from enemies  - Break the nations and bring wealth to Lord 3. Ruler from Bethlehem; origins from ancient times (4:1-3) 4. Ruler will bring peace and gather remnant (4:4-9) 5. Ruler will triumph over enemies and destroy evil (4:10-15)

Micah – Laments judgment and describes God’s Mercy (Micah 6-7) 1. Lord’s accusation and requirement (6:1-8) - Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God 2. Dishonest practices (6:9-12) - Ill-gotten treasures, false scales and lies 3. Destruction because of sins (6:13-16) 4. Time of judgment has come; a time of confusion and distrust (7:1-6) 6. Hope is in the Lord; He is my light and enemies will see it (7:7-13) 7. God is faithful to His promises; He forgives and pardons (7:14-20)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Micah – denounces Sin of Israel and Judah	Micah 1-3
Micah – Proclaims Coming King	Micah 4-5
Micah – Laments judgment and describes God’s Mercy	Micah 6-7

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Micah denounces sin, describes coming King; judgment and pardon

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT God sees our every weakness and calls for faithful followers who He forgives and pardons

Specific Application Questions

In what ways do you fall short of God’s desire for your life?

How is the Lord supreme in your walk?  What needs to change to me more aligned with God’s plan?

Where does your life reflect God’s faithfulness to you?  Does it show?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

God will lead us to His own to green pasture

God rescues and redeems

God is faithful to His promise

Characteristic of God

Gathers His own

Theme

God sees us as we are; judges our transgressions and gathers His own.