JEREMIAH Ch. 39 and Ch. 40
I. JEREMIAH Ch. 39
Jerusalem Captured by Babylon
A. The fall of Jerusalem (39:1-10) < Judgment (Ref. 27:1- )
1.
Historical
background (1-3)
2.
King
Zedekiah and people’s fate (4-10)
In BC586 (11th year of Zedekiah) city of Jerusalem was captured by King Nebuchadnezzar
after two years of surround.
The temple of God in Jerusalem
was destroyed after 400 years Solomon built it.
·
Teaching:
a.
God’s word
is always come true (Deut 8:11-20, 2Tim 3:15-17)
b.
Those who
do not submit the word of God have to face God’s judgment (Deut 28:15, Jer 38:17;21)
c.
Without the
spiritual substance, physical and material things have no longer meaning in
them.
d.
God’s love
and justice.
B. The deliverance of Jeremiah and God’s assurance
of protection of Ebed-Melech from the destruction of Jerusalem (39:11-18) <
Salvation
1.
Deliverance
of Jeremiah (11-14)
2.
God’s
salvation and protection for Ebed-Melech (15-18)
·
Teaching:
a.
God always
remember those who listen and believe and practice His word (Josh6:22-25).
b.
God’s
concerning is always personal.
c.
True
security comes from God not man.
II. JEREMIAH Ch. 40
Jeremiah freed and remained in
Judah
A. Jeremiah freed (1-6)
1.
The
bodyguard relesed Jeremiah and his words (2-5)
2.
Jeremiah
remained with his people (6)
·
Teaching:
a.
Following
with God’s will
b.
Suffering
with his people.
B.
Gedaliah’s governing
(7-12)
1.
People
came to him (7-8)
2.
Gedaliah’s work (9-12)
·
Teaching:
a.
Following
of God’s will lead
us prosperity and security.
b.
True
wisdom comes from God not man.
C.
Ishmael’s
plan for assassination (13-16)
·
Teaching:
a.
Over trust
man lead our life can make a mistake.
b.
Prudent
discernment makes our life secure and easier.
