Message Notes

TWO CONTRASTING PERSONALITIES

1. The octogenarian Moses

2. The youthful Jeremiah

SIMILAR PROBLEMS FELT

1. Inability

2. Inadequacy

3. Particular focus

“Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth”   Jeremiah 1:6

GOD’S CLEAR AND DIRECT ANSWER

1. Profound foreknowledge   (Jeremiah 1:6)

a) Before I formed you in the womb I knew you

b) Before you were born I sanctified you

c) I ordained you a prophet to the nations

2. Powerful command   (Jeremiah 1:7-8)

a) You shall go to all whom I send you

b) And whatever I command you, you shall speak

c) Do not be afraid

d) For I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD

3. Personal Preparation   (Jeremiah 1:9)

a) I have put My words in your mouth

b) See I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms

4. Practical Details of ministry   (Jeremiah 1:10)

a) To root out

b) To pull down

c) To destroy

d) To throw down

e) To build

f) To plant

VITAL TRAINING PROGRAM

1. The word of God

The word of the LORD came to me   (Jeremiah 1:11)

2. Personal comprehension

Jeremiah, what do you see?   (Jeremiah 1:11)

3. Divine confirmation

You have seen well for I am ready to perform My word   (Jeremiah 1:12)