THE RECHABITES Their Biblical Standards Brought Blessing from God even in a Judgement Generation 1. The blessing on the Rechabites. A. Strong enough to overcome temptation. (Jer. 35:2-6) B. Blessing on the children. (Jer. 35:18-19) 2. The blessing of the Nazarites. (Not Nazarenes) *Abstaining from certain things. Had to overcome outward disapproval by spiritual strength. Num. 6:1-8 Shaved head at

SURE SIGN OF A JUDGMENT GENERATION: No Fear! WHAT IS IT ? The beginning of knowledge. Pro. 1:7 The beginning of wisdom. Psalm 111:10 The fountain of life. Pro. 14:27 1. The churches that are blessed walk in it. Acts 2:31 *This is for ALL people, not just Old Testament followers. 2. It requires actions and choices. Pro. 8:13, 16:6

FLAWS IN MAN’S THINKING Man’s views of God’s plans are based on man’s limited wisdom. True Believer’s will believe WHATEVER God says, regardless of how impossible it may appear. 1. God’s Word is indestructible. A. It is already established in heaven. Psalm 119:89 B. No part can be erased. Matt. 5:18 C. It will stand no matter who opposes it.

FIERY DARTS THAT MISS THEIR MARK Satan constantly attempts to make you react in an unChrist-like manner. By being forewarned and spiritually prepared, you can defeat all his efforts to make you fall ! Ephesians 6:16 1. Where does the strength to keep on going come from ? (Jer. 37:1-2) A. Paul’s testimony. 2 Tim. 4:16-17 B. Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego.

LEARNING IN THE WORST CONDITIONS What profit could possibly come from being in a filthy prison ? Jeremiah found something and used it ! 1. Learning important truths does not require optimum conditions. (Jer. 38:6, 22) A. Many times, having the best conditions does not motivate us to learn as much. *Plain blocks of wood versus talking Barbie dolls. Which

PERCEPTION: HOW WOULD YOU SEE THESE EVENTS ? Without the guidance of the Word, certain events affecting you can be interpreted in the wrong way ! 1. The fleeing of the Babylonians. (Jer. 37:5) A. Is God’s timing ours ? Had to wait for the judgment. 2 Peter 3:8 2. The suppression of truth. (Jer. 38:4) A. Seemed as if

GOD ALWAYS FULFILLS HIS PROMISES God’s Promises usually mean little to a person until they are personally affected. 1. It becomes evident, even if people don’t admit it. **Certain promises are more like verdicts – i.e., it doesn’t matter what you do about them, they will still happen. Rom. 4:21, Titus 1:2, Heb. 6:12, 10:23, 12:26 A. To Ebed-melech. (Jer.

THE FATE OF MANY MIGHTY Many people think that their past can save their future, but depending on the past is strong delusion. Your past is not to depend upon, but to learn from. Heb. 10:32 (Jer. 6:16) Your present relationship with the Lord is what counts, not what you say you have encountered in the past. 1. Israel was

THE MESSAGE FROM EGYPT When men try to escape from God, they inevitably run into His arm of judgment. 1. The forgotten offenses. (Jer. 44:9) A. The idolatry issue. Col. 3:5, I Sam. 15:23 – Isaiah 44:6 (None beside him) – Deut. 5:7 (None before him) 2. Dealing with the consequences. A. Leaving Israel. (Jer. 44:7) B. Idolatry in Egypt. (Jer.

THE EXAMINATION OF TRUE IDOLATRY Just because you don’t worship one god the same as another doesn’t mean that idolatry doesn’t exist. 1. The queen of heaven.(Jer. 44:15-19,25) A. Incense and drink offerings. B. Made cakes. (Jer. 7:18) C. Absence of blood offerings or true sacrifice. – Concern was not over sin. Heb. 9:22 Goal was to obtain prosperity, and