Message Notes

CHURCH FAMILY CAMP
12-16 March 2017
“My People”

MESSAGES FROM JEREMIAH

PRE-CAMP SPECIAL 4 March 2017
Text: Jeremiah
Title: “My People”

1. “My People”

a) Used by the Lord God Himself

b) Used repeatedly in the Books of Exodus, Jeremiah

2. Significance of the frequent usage of this phrase “My People”

a) To signify a special Relationship

i) Historical Relationship established Exodus 6:7

ii) A Covenantal Relationship Jeremiah 11:1-17

iii) A Personal Relationship

iv) A precious relationship

b) To highlight a Damaged Relationship Jeremiah 2-28

i) A Relationship that had been hurt by sin

ii) A Relationship that has been marred by wicked deeds

iii) A Relationship that saw the People in grave danger

iv) A Relationship that could result in total severance

v) A Relationship that resulted in the destruction of the Old Covenant

c) To signal the Divine Promise of a Restored Relationship

i) Through Returning to the Lord Jeremiah 3:7, 12, 14; 4:1

ii) Through Acknowledgment of sin Jeremiah 3:13

iii) Through Healing of Backsliding Jeremiah 3:22

d) To offer the giving and establishing of a New Covenant

i) The Old Covenant had been broken badly many times

ii) A New Covenant was Promised Jeremiah 31:31

iii) This New Covenant was sealed by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ Luke 22:20

iv) Significant Elaboration of The New Covenant Hebrews 7-10

3. Personal Significance

a) The Promise of Healing of Backsliding

b) Deeper understanding of this significant doctrine “My People”

c) Opportunities to put into practice the doctrine of “My People”

d) Touching of our heart to become and to fulfil what God has planned for His people

4. Preparation for the Family Camp

a) Read Exodus, Jeremiah

b) Pray for the heart to be open to the teaching of the Scriptures

c) Be prepared to participate in Camp activities

d) Learn much about the New Covenant

i) What God has promised to do

ii) How we may cultivate this relationship with God