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.