Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”
Luke 9: 23
Jeremiah’s Yoke
Josiah’s Reforms
Now before him there was no king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart, with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the Law of Moses; nor after him did any arise like him.”
2 Kings 23: 25.
The Crisis Continues
“But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,’ says the Lord”
Jeremiah 9: 24
Symbolic Acts
“Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?”
Romans 9: 21.
More Woes for the Prophet
“O Lord, You induced me,
and I was persuaded;
You are stronger than I,
and have prevailed.
I am in derision daily; Everyone mocks me.”
Jeremiah 20: 7.
Rebuke and Retribution
“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for You are my praise.”
Jeremiah 17: 14.
The Last Five Kings of Judah
“He judged the cause of the poor and needy;
Then it was well.
Was not this knowing Me?” says the Lord.” Jeremiah 22: 16.
The Crisis Within and Without
“Israel was holiness to the Lord. The firstfruits of His increase. All that devour him will offend; disaster will come upon them,’ says the Lord.”
Jeremiah 2: 3.
The Prophetic Calling of Jeremiah
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you;
I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1: 5.
Must the Whole World Hear?
“Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith – to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.”`
Romans 16: 25 – 27.