Bible Readings:
Jeremiah 20:7-18
2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Sermon Outline:
- The believer complains to God but is compelled by God
Jer.20:7-10; 1 Cor.9:16; three times the Psalmist in Psalms 42-43
asks: ‘Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted
within me?’ Isa.49:14.
- God chooses His people
Jer.20:11-13; Ps.42:5
- The believer may relapse
Jer.20:14-18. Christopher Wright: ‘The theology in Jeremiah’s head is
given voice in verses 11-13. The pain in Jeremiah’s heart is given
voice in verses 14-18.’
1 Kings 19:4; Job 3:11.
Thomas Brooks: ‘Though my comfort is gone, yet the God of my
comfort abides’. Believe that, even if you do not always realise it in
your day-to-day life.