True Despair
Series Series in Jeremiah (2014-2017)
Aim: To die to the flesh; and to please God in Jesus.
Doctrine: Nothing will satisfy God when His Son is forsaken. Extremely devout religion nor a plea based on ignorance (or being deceived) will not suffice.
Exegesis: The evils that befall the unregenerate: all their devotion, because it is false, is rejected (vv. 11-12); all their vain hopes, because they are lies, utterly fail (vv. 13-16); all their covenant privileges, because they are scorned, are suspended (vv. 17-18).
Further application: How to always hope in the face of despair: by being God's true children (whom He will never despise) and being persistent believers (even in the darkest times).
Key verse: v. 11 ''Then the LORD said to me, 'Do not pray for this people, for their good...'''
Sermon ID | 1615237135 |
Duration | 20:46 |
Date | Dec 28, 2014 |
Category | Sunday - PM |
Bible Text | Jeremiah 14:11-18 |