The Stubborn Remnant
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Introduction: Ask review questions:
Back in Jeremiah 2, what two things was Judah guilty of?
What was Jeremiah's message to Judah?
How did the people of Judah react to Jeremiah's message?
What was the result of their rejection of Jeremiah's message?
Where did Jeremiah warn the remnant of Judah to stay away from?
How did the remnant respond to Jeremiah's message?
No wonder the Biblical authors continually referred to the Israelites as a proud and stiff-necked people!
Example: Being stubborn with my dad as he was trying to teach me baseball.
Why did God choose Israel as His people?
To validate the coming Messiah.
That they would be an example of godliness
Israel's stubbornness kept them from fulfilling the purpose that God had for their entire existence. And in Jeremiah 43-44, we see Israel at it again. Stubbornly rejecting the Word of the Lord.
Transition: Just as they had done in Jerusalem, we see them repeating their same mistake in Egypt.
Egypt's Future Destruction
Egypt's Future Destruction
Read Jeremiah 43:8-13
The Remnant's Future Destruction
The Remnant's Future Destruction
"You saw judgment coming but chose your idolatry anyway.” (v. 2)
"Why have you cut yourselves off from blessing?" (Vv. 7-8)
"Therefore, you will face the same destruction in Egypt that you faced in Jerusalem." (Vv. 13-15)
The Remnant's Response
The Remnant's Response
"We will not listen to you! We have always been better off serving idols." (Vv. 16-18)
"We have worshipped the queen of heaven with our husband's permission." (v. 19)
The Remnant Condemned
The Remnant Condemned
"Because of the abominations you have committed, your land will be desolate." (Vv. 21-22)
"I will watch over you to ensure your destruction." (v. 27)
"Only a small remnant shall return to Judah." (v. 28)
"I will deliver Hophra to Nebuchadnezzar just as I delivered Zedekiah." (v. 30)
Conclusion: The remnant's destruction in Egypt is recorded as a warning to those who stubbornly ignore the word of the Lord. Paul wrote in Romans 15:4 that "whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope."
The only way for God's people to fulfill their purpose is for them to humbly submit themselves to the word of the Lord.