THE EFFECT OF JUDGMENT (5 OF 10)
by Jeff Strite
Scripture: Jeremiah 10:17-25
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The Effect Of Judgment (5 of 10)
Series: Journey Through Jeremiah
Jeff Strite
Jeremiah 10:17-25
OPEN: As the crowded airliner was about to take off, the peace was shattered by a five-year-old boy who picked that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother did to try to calm him down, the boy continued to scream furiously and kick the seats around him.
Suddenly, from the rear of the plane, an elderly man in the uniform of an Air Force General was seen slowly walking forward up the aisle. Stopping the flustered mother with an upraised hand, the white-haired, courtly, soft-spoken General leaned down and, motioning toward his chest, whispered something into the boy's ear. Instantly, the boy calmed down, gently took his mother's hand and quietly fastened his seat belt.
All the other passengers burst into spontaneous applause. As the General slowly made his way back to his seat, one of the cabin attendants touched his sleeve. ''Excuse me, General,'' she asked quietly, ''but could I ask you what magic words you used on that little boy?''
The old man smiled serenely and gently confided,
''I showed him my pilot's wings, service stars and battle ribbons and explained that they entitle me to throw one passenger out the plane door, on any flight I choose.''
APPLY: Why did that boy settle down?
I mean, he had to know he was upsetting the other passengers… but he didn't change for them!
He knew how important it was to his mama… but he wouldn't do it her either!
So… why did the boy change his behavior?
Because there was the threat of judgment.
I. The book of Jeremiah is a book of judgment.
The Nation of Judah had been in existence for approximately 300 years. And the Jews who lived there had fallen into such wickedness that God sent Jeremiah to warn them to warn them that He would severely punish them if they didn't repent.
These wicked people were engaged in worshipping idols,
Drunkenness
Sexual Imp ...
Series: Journey Through Jeremiah
Jeff Strite
Jeremiah 10:17-25
OPEN: As the crowded airliner was about to take off, the peace was shattered by a five-year-old boy who picked that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother did to try to calm him down, the boy continued to scream furiously and kick the seats around him.
Suddenly, from the rear of the plane, an elderly man in the uniform of an Air Force General was seen slowly walking forward up the aisle. Stopping the flustered mother with an upraised hand, the white-haired, courtly, soft-spoken General leaned down and, motioning toward his chest, whispered something into the boy's ear. Instantly, the boy calmed down, gently took his mother's hand and quietly fastened his seat belt.
All the other passengers burst into spontaneous applause. As the General slowly made his way back to his seat, one of the cabin attendants touched his sleeve. ''Excuse me, General,'' she asked quietly, ''but could I ask you what magic words you used on that little boy?''
The old man smiled serenely and gently confided,
''I showed him my pilot's wings, service stars and battle ribbons and explained that they entitle me to throw one passenger out the plane door, on any flight I choose.''
APPLY: Why did that boy settle down?
I mean, he had to know he was upsetting the other passengers… but he didn't change for them!
He knew how important it was to his mama… but he wouldn't do it her either!
So… why did the boy change his behavior?
Because there was the threat of judgment.
I. The book of Jeremiah is a book of judgment.
The Nation of Judah had been in existence for approximately 300 years. And the Jews who lived there had fallen into such wickedness that God sent Jeremiah to warn them to warn them that He would severely punish them if they didn't repent.
These wicked people were engaged in worshipping idols,
Drunkenness
Sexual Imp ...
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