The Fall of Jerusalem

The Book of Jeremiah: The Fall of Jerusalem
Jeremiah 39
Rev. Chris Strevel

l. Zedikiah Judged: Because You Rejected Me (vv. 1-10)
A. Jerusalem Taken: God's Word vindicated
B. Zedikiah's flight, capture and torture
C. Jerusalem burned, broken, depopulated

ll. Jeremiah Preserved: Because You Honored Me (vv. 11-14)
A. Nebuchadnezzar's favor to Jeremiah
B. The Babylonian princes rescues Jeremiah

lll. Ebed-Melech Delivered: Because You Trusted Me (vv.15-18)
A. Noticed: Eye of the Lord upon those who fear Him
B. Warning: My word will be vindicated upon Jerusalem
C. Faith: I will deliver you, for you have trusted Me
D. How the Lord views His people in judgement and upheaval

1. He will always vindicate His Word
2. He will honor those who honor Him
3. He rules the heart of His enemies
4. He delivers those who trust Him