The Sword of the Lord

The Book of Jeremiah: The Sword of the Lord
Jeremiah 47 & 48
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. The Lord's War against Satan and His Enemies
A. Declared in Eden (Gen. 3:15)
B. Victory at Calvary (John 12:31-33; Heb. 2:14; 1 John 3:8)
C. Ongoing under Christ's Reign (Ps. 110; Rev. 2:27; 19:11-15)

II. The Sword of the Lord in History: Moab a Case Study
A. Against Trust in Self and Riches (48:7)
B. Presumption of Blessing (48:11)
C. Against Idolatry and Pride (48:13,29)
D. Against Mistreatment of His People (48:27)

III. The Sword of the Lord Cuts Deeply
A. Will Not Be Still (47:6-7)
B. Creates National Calamities (48:1-17)
C. Brings National Humbling and Doom (48:18-46)

IV. The One Hope of Survival (48:47)
A. The Lord's Mercy
B. By Fleeing to Jesus Christ (Matt. 23:37-39)