_Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee._ Seven points in Jeremiah’s life and call:-- 1. God knowing him. “I knew thee.” 2. God sanctifying him. “I sanctified thee.” 3. God ordaining him. “I ordained thee.” 4. God sending him. “I shall send.” 5. God commanding him. “I command.” 6. God... [ Continue Reading ]
_To whom the Word of the Lord came._ THE WORD OF GOD Words are often used in two ways--one specific, definite; the other general, figurative. Thus, when we use the word “heart,” we mean specifically that organ which pumps the blood throughout our being; on the other hand, we use it broadly as the... [ Continue Reading ]
_I see a rod of an almond tree._ TREE EMBLEMS The Hebrew word for almond signifies the “waker,” in allusion to its being the first tree to wake to life in the winter. The word also contains the signification of watching and hastening. The word for almond tree is _shaked, _and the word for “I will... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee._ GOD’S WITNESS I. Must be quick. II. Busy. III. Bold. IV. Faithful. For-- 1. He must speak all that he is charged with. 2. He must speak to all that he is charged against. (1) Because he has reason to f... [ Continue Reading ]
_I have made thee this day a defenced city, etc._ A SURE STRONGHOLD IS GOD Though thou shalt be exposed to persecutions and various indignities, they shall not prevail against thee. To their attacks thou shalt be as an impregnable city; as unshaken as an iron pillar; and as imperishable as a wall... [ Continue Reading ]
_And they shall fight against thee._ OPPOSITION I. The vehemence of our foes. 1. Formerly this virulence was manifested in revolting cruelties; lit fires of martyrdom; crowded prisons with sufferers for conscience’ sake; drove thousands into exile; even disturbed ashes of pious dead to emphasise... [ Continue Reading ]