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Jeremiah: The Prophet's Call and Josiah's Reign in 2 Chronicles

This text explores the intertwining stories of Jeremiah's prophetic call and King Josiah's reign as detailed in 2 Chronicles. It delves into the significant events during Josiah's rule, such as the purge of idols, temple repairs, and the discovery of the Book of the Law. It also highlights Jeremiah's divine call from God and his mission to the nations. The narrative reflects on God's faithfulness, the importance of loyalty, and the consequences of forgetting His deeds. Readers are urged to remember God's actions, trust in His promises, and remain steadfast in faith.

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Jeremiah: The Prophet's Call and Josiah's Reign in 2 Chronicles

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  1. Jeremiah The Prophet’s Call

  2. Josiah’s Reign2 Chron. 34, Jer. 1:1-2 • 12th of Josiah: Purge of idols begins. • 13th of Josiah: Jeremiah is called. • 18th of Josiah: Purge completed. Temple repaired. Book of the Law found. Passover celebrated. • 31st of Josiah: Josiah killed in battle.Lamentations written. • “Josiah…made all who were present in Israel to serve the LORD their God.” 2 Chron. 34:33.

  3. Jer. 1:4-10 The Prophet’s Call • God’s choice. • Chosen before birth. • To the nations. • When a youth. • How did God reassure him?

  4. Jeremiah: “I see a rod of an almond tree.” shaqed God: “I am watching over my word, to perform it.” shoqed

  5. “I see a boiling pot, facing away from the north” Jer. 1:13

  6. Defended them from enemies. Brought them up from Egypt. Led them in the wilderness. Brought them into Canaan. “I remember…” Jer. 2:1 What had God done for Israel & Judah? What had Israel & Judah done with God? • Defiled His inheritance. • Forgot the Law. • Prophesied by Baal. • Turned back to Egypt. What has God done for us?

  7. The Take-Away • God will keep His word. • If God is with you, you do not need to fear others. • You can endure more than you think you can. • God demands our loyalty. • Do not forget what God has done for us. • Read Jer. 2-10 for next week.

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