The son of a priest he prophesied through a difficult time in the life of the children of Israel. It is easy to underestimate the power of a word. God remembers Israel’s past love for Him (v.2-3) 2. The Israelites are familiar with things that have been consecrated or set apart for religious purposes. August 21, 2016. Jeremiah’s task is not to preach creatively but to proclaim faithfully. He took steps to rectify this situation, and “made a covenant before Yahweh, to walk after Yahweh, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and all his soul…. Jeremiah 1:4-10. I chose you to be a prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “But, Lord GOD, I don’t know how to speak. “Before you came forth out of the womb, I sanctified (hiqdis—”set apart”) you“ (v. 5b). Series I, Cycle C. He was born to a pious German woman and her Lutheran pastor husband in 1875. Default. My Purpose Part One Series Contributed by Damien Saylor on Feb 19, 2020 | 1,995 views. “Don’t be dismayed at them, lest I dismay you before them” (v. 17b). When Yahweh chose someone to face the giant, Goliath, he didn’t choose the strongest man or the mightiest warrior, but chose instead a shepherd boy armed only with a slingshot (1 Samuel 17). Jeremiah thinks he is limited by his skills and by his age, by who he is and by what he can do. 11 And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. I used this sermon for the Sanctity of Human life Sunday. The Hebrew word, yada, suggests an intimate kind of knowing. In the thirteenth year of his reign, Josiah was 21 years old. Jeremiah 1:4-10 — January 17, 2021 Date: January 18, 2021 Author: dougdiehlsermons 0 Comments An audio version of the sermon, “Something Bigger,” is available by … God did not execute that judgment immediately. INTRODUCTION: 1. I wanted to be clear, loving and to challenge the Church to serve Jesus. In this case, Yahweh set Jeremiah apart for prophetic work, a holy calling. God reminds Israel of His faithfulness and blessings (v.4-7a) 3. Jeremiah responds by protesting his inadequacy for the task. ), The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sunday’s Text. Prayer of Intercession (inspired by Jeremiah 1: 4-10) ... scripture (40) scripture paraphrases (53) September 11 worship (32) song suggestions (101) Table graces (2) Ten Commandments (11) Thanksgiving (199) Prophets were routinely persecuted (Matthew 5:12), and sometimes were killed. Share: Jeremiah had every excuse ready when God called him to be a prophet. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Jeremiah, ... provides academically informed and ecclesiastically rich reflections on biblical texts that can jump-start weekly sermon preparation. Jeremiah 1:4-10: Charge to Pastors: Their Work Defined: Andrew Fuller. Josiah is the most recent in a succession of kings who, for the most part, did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. 18For, behold, I have made you this day a fortified city, and an iron pillar, and bronze walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against its princes, against its priests, and against the people of the land. For they all said, as they left church that day, “That was a good sermon…I liked your sermon.” But I knew better, even then. So I was trained in seminary and nine years ago began writing sermons every week. One writer tells of the morning her son came in. There is a story that Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish minister and politician, was preaching one Sunday on the end times, and in particular on the Day of Judgment. He was succeeded by Josiah, his son, an eight year old boy (2 Kings 22:1). The year was 597 B.C. Jeremiah will not lie down on a bed of roses, but in the mud at the bottom of a cistern-prison (37:16; 38:6). It was written by Stephen M. Fearing. “The claim of the book (of Jeremiah) is that God is sovereign over history and will judge the nations, including Judah—pluck up and pull down. Only after the people of Israel experience judgment will they turn to God and seek his mercy. I am still not a real good writer. 2 thoughts on “ God’s Call: A Sermon on Jeremiah 1:4-10 ” Bob Casper says: August 26, 2013 at 11:21 am Josh, Great message. Nobody who sees a boy kill a giant with a slingshot can fail to see the hand of God behind the boy’s success. The outcome has already been determined. The NRSV translation, “the Lord,” fails to capture fully that personal effect. I am sure it will hit home with you also. Jeremiah 1:4-10 Jeremiah describes his call, contained in verses 4 - 10 , as both unmistakable and unsolicited. 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations." Sunday’s Sermon Today: Answer Your Call (Jeremiah 1:4-19) Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jacob Sahms One of my favorite scenes in a movie ever happens early on in Bruce Almighty . “who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin” (v. 1b). As noted above, Jeremiah’s prophecy is to be directed to nations and kingdoms—not just Judah. Behold, I don’t know how to speak; for I am a child” (v. 6). Prayer of Intercession (inspired by Jeremiah 1: 4-10) Let us pray to our God saying Lord, in your righteousness, deliver us and set us free. Yahweh does not enter into discussion with Jeremiah about the pros and cons of this call, but simply rejects Jeremiah’s objection and insists that Jeremiah do what Yahweh has called him to do. Yahweh often prefers working with the least obvious person as a way of avoiding confusion. Lesson focus: God has a plan and purpose for each life He created. Some thoughts on today's scripture. It is used to describe a man knowing his wife (Genesis 4:1), the deep intimacy that comes from knowing another person to the core of his/her being. While his writing includes concern for people in need (5:38; 7:6; 8:10; 15:8; 22:3, 16-17; 49:11), this is simply one example of the righteousness that God expects of his people and for which God will hold them accountable. He will not be responsible for devising clever ways of getting people’s attention, but will simply proclaim the words that Yahweh has given him. It is not unusual for people to protest God’s call. As we will see later in the book, his proclamation will offend people and lead to his imprisonment. He will be beaten and thrown in a muddy cistern (37:15-16). Before you were born, I chose you for a special work. Indeed, this is a tender moment for any of us when we think about the imminence of God. It was written by Stephen M. Fearing. SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. “The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests” (v. 1a). Note the similarity between Moses’ protest and Jeremiah’s claim not to know how to speak. The Lord said to Jeremiah , "Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you, and before you came out of the womb, I consecrated you." Intro: Our God is a mysterious God. The sermon was given on August 25, 2013 at 1st Presbyterian Church, Sioux City IA. 5 (Nashville: Abingdon, 1956), Martens, E. A., Believers Church Bible Commentary: Jeremiah (Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1986), Miller, Patrick D., The New Interpreters Bible: Jeremiah, Vol. After the death of Uriah, Nathan had to tell King David, “You are the man!” (2 Samuel 12:7). People will curse him (15:10). Collegeville Hymnal (CO) The description of Jeremiah being knitted together in his mother’s womb under the careful watch of God is a favorite reference of the pro-life movement. They have suffered greatly, and are subject to despair. Date written: December 5th, 2004 Scripture ref: Jeremiah 1:4-10 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the life of Jeremiah PROPOSITION: We can learn from Jeremiah’s 1) Denunciations, 2) Examples, 3) Persecutions, 4) Messianic Prophecies. Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) II. “I have appointed (nathan) you a prophet to the nations” (v. 5c). A. Jeremiah 1:4-10: A Young Preacher's Oppressive Sense of Responsibility: Jeremiah 1:4-10: Calling to Service: J. Spencer. – Jeremiah 1:4-10. 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In God’s assurance we can infer that God intuited phobias (at least agora- and xeno-) and writer’s ... a sermon rooted in verse 5 of Jeremiah’s call story could investigate the idea of “God having a plan” for our lives. “You therefore put your belt on your waist, arise, and speak to them all that I command you” (v. 17a). This lesson takes a peek at the call of Jeremiah, and stresses how God makes anything possible for us when we are willing to listen. He is sure of it. This was the most stubborn animal that God ever created. JourneySongs (JS) The First Readings: The Old Testament and Acts (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2001), Thompson, J.A., The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: The Book of Jeremiah(Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1980), Tucker, Gene M. in Craddock, Fred B.; Hayes, John H.; Holliday, Carl R.; and Tucker, Gene M.,Preaching Through the Christian Year, C (Valley Forge: Trinity Press, 1994), All Rights Reserved | © 1997-2020 Richard Niell Donovan. Behold, I do not know how to speak, Because I am a youth." However, Amon reigned only a short time before he was assassinated. Perhaps there is more than one fulfillment of Yahweh’s promise to Moses—more than one prophet like Moses. It is mind-boggling to know that GOD knew us before creation. Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10. Invite some sharing. God’s word accomplished the creative action. Jeremiah’s oracles of judgment will put him at odds with the people of Israel and bring him a good deal of pain, a fact that we see reflected in his complaint to God: “Yahweh, you have persuaded me, and I was persuaded; you are stronger than I, and have prevailed: I am become a laughing-stock all the day, every one mocks me. Sermon #6 . For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh of Armies!” (Isaiah 6:5). I read a statement from John Eldridge’s book, Waking the Dead that struck home with me. In Jeremiah 1: 4-10, Jeremiah discovered that he had been in contact with the Lord. Bracke, John M., Westminster Bible Companion: Jeremiah 1-29 (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2000), Bright, John, The Anchor Bible: Jeremiah (Garden City: Doubleday & Co., Inc., 1965), Clements, R. E., Interpretation Commentary: Jeremiah (Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1988), Craigie, Peter C.; Kelley, Page H.; and Drinkard, Joel F. Jr., Word Biblical Commentary: Jeremiah 1–25(Dallas: Word Books, 1991), Fretheim, Terence, E., Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary: Jeremiah (Macon, Georgia: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Incorporated, 2002), Huey, F. B. Jr., New American Commentary: Isaiah, Lamentations, Vol. The order is intentional. Let’s examine the call of Jeremiah and see what lessons we can learn. “Now the word of Yahweh came to me” (v. 4). Richard E. Gribble, CSC. If the call came while Jeremiah was in the womb, Josiah would have been older than Jeremiah by 13 or more years, and Jeremiah would have been elderly during the reigns of Jehoiakim and Zedekiah, the kings who followed Josiah. Jeremiah 1:4-10 God chooses the weak and unlikely people of this world to do God's work. God calls, the prophet objects, God assures (often through a specific action–here, the touching of Jeremiah’s mouth) and then commissions. The key to understanding vocation is the realization that the fulfillment of the call is dependent, not on our ability, but on God. But God wants to use us at any age. “to pluck up and to break down and to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant” (v. 10b). The Prison Experiences Of The Bible. How does that feel? Jeffrey T. Howard. 4Now the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, 5“Before I formed you in the belly, I knew (Hebrew:yada) you. In life, the question that always comes up is, What is my purpose. Josiah reigned 31 years (2 Kings 22:1), beginning in 640 B.C. 6 Then I said, "Alas, Lord GOD! Jeremiah is convinced that he is not qualified to be a prophet to the nations. Words have the power to encourage or discourage—to heal or to wound. (2:1-3:5) 1. We should note that in the original text the name of God is Yahweh in this verse. If the call came when Jeremiah was a young man, he and Josiah would have been roughly contemporary in age, and Jeremiah was middle-aged during the reigns of Jehoiakim and Zedekiah. Jeremiah has only one hope, but that the Lord’s promise that the Lord will be with him—that the Lord will deliver him. ... question is that it assumes a couple of things that sound fundamentally opposed to this Word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah. Since Jeremiah 1:4-10 functions to introduce and authorize the entire book of Jeremiah, it may be helpful to introduce the range of content in the book, from calls for repentance, to announcements of judgment, to personal laments, to pronouncements against the nations, and finally to stunning announcements of hope, renewal, and recreation. However, if he were to remember his nation’s history, he would understand otherwise. • Second, Yahweh demands that Jeremiah ” whatever I command you, you shall speak.” Again, this is frightening, because God tends to put words of judgment in the mouths of prophets—words that nobody wants to hear. As noted above, Josiah did what was right in the sight of the Lord, to include giving orders to the high priest Hilkiah (Hilkiah was a common name, and there is no reason to believe that this is Jeremiah’s father) to restore the temple. The call is threefold: (1) “Put your belt on your waist.” (2) “Arise.” (3) “Speak to them all that I command you.”. “Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ AND THERE WAS LIGHT” (Genesis 1:3). August 21, 2016. Wonder Love and Praise (WLP) Yahweh has used Babylonia to bring Judah to its knees. 1 1-4 The Message of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah of the family of priests who lived in Anathoth in the country of Benjamin. Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Message (MSG) Demolish, and Then Start Over. His life will be anything but easy, but he serve as a great model of faithfulness. Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10 This content is part of a series . Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only… The Babylonians are Yahweh’s “instruments of judgment” (Fretheim, 48). When Yahweh chose a king to replace Saul, he didn’t choose the eldest or tallest or the most handsome of Jesse’s sons, but the youngest and least likely—David (1 Samuel 16). Priests and prophets will threaten to kill Jeremiah (26:8, 11), and Jehoiakim will kill Uriah for proclaiming a message similar to Jeremiah’s (26:20-23). Sermon series- purpose 3 - God equips you to carry out His purpose. “Behold, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms” (v. 10a). Here’s a prayer of intercession inspired by Jeremiah 1: 4-10. He works in ways that you and I cannot understand. However, the Lord specifically requires that Jeremiah faithfully proclaim the message that he is given—not tailoring it to make it more palatable—not leaving out the hard parts. This second part is a warning. Throughout his life, Jeremiah had no patience with those "professional" cultic practitioners who gave "prophetic" advice for a fee and spent tremendous energy jockeying for better positions and more influence in the cultic hierarchy. That would be enough to give anyone pause. Second, he is too young for the task to which Yahweh has called him. The Teen Prophet (Jeremiah 1:4-10) You today can be a force with which to be reckoned. He revolted against Nebuchadrezzar, who again besieged Jerusalem in 588 B.C. “They will fight against you; but they will not prevail against you; for I am with you,” says Yahweh, “to deliver you.” (v. 19). Jeremiah will experience great opposition from his own people—and specifically from kings, princes, and priests—powerful people. These verses link with verses 4-10 to conclude Jeremiah’s call. “Before I formed you in the belly, I knew (yada) you“ (v. 5a). In the process of the restoration, Hilkiah discovered “the book of the law” (2 Kings 22:8)—assumed today to have been part or all of the Book of Deuteronomy. “I am a child” (v. 7). by Rick Ezell on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 6:00 AM . The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. Here’s a prayer of intercession inspired by Jeremiah 1: 4-10. John the Baptist had to criticize Herod for marrying the wife of Herod’s brother. Jeremiah is the son of a priest. “put your belt on your waist” To put a belt on the waist is to get one’s clothing under control. The only question is not whether we are capable or worthy (which we are not) but whether we will answer the call—whether we will step out in faith and allow God to work through us. God Calls Jeremiah - The LORD’s message came to me: “Before I made you in your mother’s womb, I knew you. This past week at least 10 people were shot in Chattanooga, 4 people died, 3 were homicides. Jeremiah is one of the major prophets in the Abrahamic faiths. In verse 5, God tells Jeremiah, “Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you.” This has led scholars to debate whether the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah while he was still in the womb or as a young man. The Lord doesn’t promise to do that in the future, but says that he has already effected this change in Jeremiah. He will speak more words of judgment than words of mercy, and will be remembered as a prophet of doom. King Manasseh, who ruled prior to Josiah, “did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, after the abominations of the nations whom Yahweh cast out before the children of Israel” (2 Kings 21:2). King Josiah is a good king who “did what was right in the sight of Yahweh, and walked in all the way of David his father” (2 Kings 22:2). 16 (Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1993), Hyatt, James Philip (Exegesis) and Hopper, Stanley Romaine (Exposition), The Interpreter’s Bible: Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Vol. Jeremiah is now telling them that they should seek to live peaceably in the cities of Babylon for they were to be there for 70 years. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. God’s providential rescue of Moses as an infant eighty years before (Exodus 2:1-10) preceded his commission. Do not abhor us, for your name's sake; do not disgrace the throne of your glory: remember, don't break your covenant with us. Commentary on Jeremiah 1:4-10 View Bible Text . Jeremiah 1:4-10. ), which the WEB has updated. … Jeremiah 1:4-10 King James Version July 16, 2017 The International Bible Lesson (Uniform Sunday School Lessons Series) for Sunday, July 16, 2017, is from Jeremiah 1:4-10.Questions for Discussion and Thinking Further follow the verse-by-verse International Bible Lesson Commentary. A sermon about peacemaking in the midst of conflict. In his prophetic role, he will rail against the sins of priests. The word of Yahweh, therefore, has the power to create or to destroy and is not to be taken lightly. When God promises to deliver Jeremiah, he is not promising Jeremiah an easy life. The Faith We Sing (TFWS) In good time, Yahweh will raise up Cyrus of Persia who will allow a remnant from Judah to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the city and the temple. breached the walls, destroyed the city, killed many of the residents, and took the rest into exile in Babylonia. Jeremiah is not to create his own sermon—the Lord will give him the words to say. His standing up will announce that he is ready for action—that he has something to say—that they should listen. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Jeremiah 1:4-10. Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10. ... We can also bring our Bibles, open them and follow along during the sermon. Paul expresses it this way: “But God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. 10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. For as often as I speak, I cry out; I cry, Violence and destruction! Anathoth is near the southern boundary of Benjamin and Jerusalem is near the northern boundary of Judah, so Anathoth is only 2-3 miles (3-5 km) north of Jerusalem—an easy journey by foot. The Sabbath is a day set aside for rest—to commemorate the Lord’s rest on the seventh day—and as such it is considered to be holy (Exodus 20:8-10). Sermon – Jeremiah 1:4–10 Chosen By God. Even though we have doubts and fears, God will help us to complete His work. Jeremiah need not worry, because the Lord has made him equal to the task. And with war, violence in our streets, and global terrorism we too live in a time of turmoil. Let the Saints come marching in. There are reasons to believe that Jesus is the promised prophet. These continuous readings provide an opportunity for sermon series on Jeremiah for the preacher who is willing It is the deep relationship that comes with commitment. 7But Yahweh said to me, “Don’t say, ‘I am a child;’ for to whoever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I shall command you, you shall speak. While these verses are not part of the lectionary reading, they provide essential background. “to whom the word of Yahweh came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign” (v. 2). Luke 4:21-30. This will be in keeping with the character of Jeremiah’s work. Behold, I do not know how to speak, Because I am a youth." Upon seeing the glory of the Lord, Isaiah responded, “Woe is me! He is to be a prophet, not only to Judah, but also to the nations. He has made him or shaped him in such a way that prophet is the only word worthy of describing Jeremiah’s essence––his being. He later questioned many difficult and painful experiences, but he never doubted the authenticity of his call. And before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations” Then I said, ‘ Ah, Lord God! 1The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:2to whom the word of Yahweh came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. These words closely resemble the wording in the promise by Yahweh to Moses, “I will raise them up a prophet from among their brothers, like you; and I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I shall command him” (Deuteronomy 18:18). “Don’t be afraid because of them; for I am with you to deliver you” says Yahweh” (v. 8). 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