7 Realities
PREVIEW
Jeremiah 1:4-10 4 The LORD gave me this message: 5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” 6 “O Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” 7 The LORD replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8 And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken!” 9 Then the LORD reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth! 10 Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.” NLT
1. When God speaks, HE speaks to our identity first
Jeremiah 1:4-5 4 The Lord gave me this message: 5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” NLT
1 Peter 2:9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. NLT
2. Focusing on our ability to be the solution to His invitation always leads to a crisis of belief
Jeremiah 1:6 “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” NLT
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
3. God is the Solution – Presence and Protection
Jeremiah 1:7-8 7 The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8 And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” NLT
Galatians 2:20 // Colossians 3:3-4
4. God is the Solution – Provision
Jeremiah1:9 Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said,“Look, I have put my words in your mouth! NLT
Philippians 2:13 // 2 Timothy 1:7
5. Joining God in His work is NOT void of risk and strain
Jeremiah 1:10 Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.” NLT
Galatians 5:17 // Matthew 22:37-39
Next Steps
For Small Group Discussions:
Scripture to Consider: Jeremiah 32:27, Mark 9:24, Romans 8:35-39, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, John 21:20-21
Questions: