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Jeremiah 1:1-19 There is a voice speaking. That voice is sovereign. That voice alone is sovereign.

Jeremiah 1:1-19 That voice rules. … not only heard, but heeded. … not only obliged, but obyed.

Jeremiah 1:1-19 “the word of the Lord came” (vv.2, 4, 11, 13) “the Lord said to me” (vv.7a, 9b, 12, 14)

Jeremiah 1:1-19 “Jeremiah provides us with an extended study of an era like our own, where men have turned away from God and society has become post-Christian.” – Francis Schaeffer

Jeremiah 1:1-19 God’s voice is sovereign over all rulers. (1-3) ☼ It overrules all political sovereignty. (1-3a) ☼ It overrules all national sovereignty. (3b)

Jeremiah 1:1-19 God’s voice sovereign over all persons. (4-10, 17-19) ☼ It overrules all personal choice. (5) ☼ It overrules all personal objections. (6-8) ☼ It overrules all personal deficiencies. (9) ☼ It overrules all personal plans. (10)

Jeremiah 1:1-19 God’s voice is sovereign over all nations. (11-16) ☼ There is a ripening point. (11-12) ☼ There is a tipping point. (13-16)

Jeremiah 1:1-19 Get READY ! “dress yourself for work” Get UP ! “arise” Get GOING ! “say to them everything that I command you”

Jeremiah 1:1-19 “I am with you” (vv.8, 19)

“In the beginning was the Word …” “ And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us …” “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations … And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."