Autopsy of a Disobedient Soul

The Book of Jeremiah: Autopsy of a Disobedient Soul
Jeremiah 43
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. The Deadly Disease of Proud Stubbornness (vv. 1-7)
A. The Physician Speaks: God Sent Jeremiah to Them (v. 1)
B. The Autopsy: The Disobedient Soul Opened (vv. 2-7)

1. Cause of Death: Pride (v. 2)
2. Main Symptoms: Denial, Accusations, Rejection (v. 2)
3. Misdiagnosis: The Absurd Lengths of Self-Defense (v. 3)
4. Obstinate Infidelity: We will not obey (v. 4)
5. Contagion: Compel Others to Join Your Rebellion (vv. 5-7)

II. The Disease Spreads Wherever You Go (vv. 8-13)
A. Nebuchadnezzar Will Sit on the Throne IN EGYPT (vv. 8-10)
B. You Will Not Escape (v. 11)
C. The Gods of Egypt will Burn (vv. 12-13)

III. The Only Cure for the Disease
A. Must Give a New Heart (Matt. 13:19; Rom. 10:8-9)
B. The New Heart Beats (Ps. 119:31-33)
C. Strengthening the Heart (Col. 2:5-6; 3:1-3; 2 Pet. 3:18)