Sermon based on Jer. 29.11 and how it should be understood within its proper context. Have fun and be blessed!

1. A new TRUTH for
an OLD promise
Pr. Paulo
rabello

3. PICK & CHOOSEPICK & CHOOSEPICK & CHOOSE
SELECT & IGNORESELECT & IGNORESELECT & IGNORE

4. PICK & CHOOSEPICK & CHOOSEPICK & CHOOSE
SELECT & IGNORESELECT & IGNORESELECT & IGNORE
SELF
SERVICE
BUFFETS
SELF
SERVICE
BUFFETS
SELF
SERVICE
BUFFETS

5. PICK & CHOOSEPICK & CHOOSEPICK & CHOOSE
SELECT & IGNORESELECT & IGNORESELECT & IGNORE
SCRIPTURES

6. PICK & CHOOSEPICK & CHOOSEPICK & CHOOSE
SELECT & IGNORESELECT & IGNORESELECT & IGNORE
SCRIPTURES

7. SCRIPTURES
#1 -#1 -#1 - The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;
The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;#2 -#2 -#2 -

8. SCRIPTURES
#1 -#1 -#1 - The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;
The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;#2 -#2 -#2 -

9. SCRIPTURES
#1 -#1 -#1 - The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;
The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;#2 -#2 -#2 -

10. SCRIPTURES
#1 -#1 -#1 - The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;The BIBLE is NOT an AMULET;
The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;The BIBLE is NOT MAGICAL;#2 -#2 -#2 -

11. SCRIPTUREScomes from the action of the
HOLY SPIRIT within the reader
comes from the action of the
HOLY SPIRIT within the reader
The POWER that lies in theThe POWER that lies in theThe POWER that lies in the
comes from the action of the
HOLY SPIRIT within the reader

12. SCRIPTURES
The PURPOSE of theThe PURPOSE of theThe PURPOSE of the
is to TEACH us readersis to TEACH us readersis to TEACH us readers

13. SCRIPTURES
“You’re intelligent if you learn with
your mistakes, but you’re wise if you
learn with other people’s mistakes.”
Be Wise, NOT Just IntelligentBe Wise, NOT Just IntelligentBe Wise, NOT Just Intelligent

14. SCRIPTURES
“Now these things occurred as examples
to keep us from setting our hearts on
evil things as they did.” 1 Cor. 10:6
LEARN FROM OTHERSLEARN FROM OTHERSLEARN FROM OTHERS

15. SCRIPTURES
“These things happened to them as
examples and were written down as
warnings for us, on whom the culmination
of the ages has come.” 1 Cor. 10:11
LEARN FROM OTHERS

16. Jeremiah 29:11

17. “For I know the plans I have
for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not
to harm you, plans to give
you hope and a future.”
“For I know the plans I have
for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not
to harm you, plans to give
you hope and a future.”
“For I know the plans I have
for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not
to harm you, plans to give
you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
CONTEXT

18. 1. Observation;
2. Interpretation;
3. Application;
(Read 3 times, different versions)
(What is God saying here?)
(How am I going to respond?)
How can I understand the Bible?How can I understand the Bible?How can I understand the Bible?

19. Investigative
Questions
➡ WHO?
➡ WHAT?
➡ WHERE?
➡ WHEN?
➡ WHY?
➡ HOW?
How can I understand the Bible?How can I understand the Bible?How can I understand the Bible?
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?
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20. Jeremiah 29
Exile;Exile;Exile;
Taken Captives by Babylonians;Taken Captives by Babylonians;Taken Captives by Babylonians;
Why?Why?Why? Lev. 26 & Deut. 28Lev. 26 & Deut. 28Lev. 26 & Deut. 28
CONTEXT

21. Leviticus 26 - Deuteronomy 28
C O V E N A N T
Blessings Curses
(pact, agreement, understanding)
Obedience
Lev. 26:1-13
Deut. 28:1-14
Disobedience
Lev. 26:14-46
Deut. 28:15-68

22. Lev. 26:14, 15 26:14, 15 ‫ﺍﻟﻼﻭﻳﻲ‬
“But IF you will not
listen to me and
carry out all these
commands, 15 and IF
you reject my
decrees and abhor
my laws and fail
to carry out all my
commands and
so violate my
covenant,…
‫ي‬ِ‫ون‬ُ‫ع‬‫ي‬ِ‫ط‬ُ‫ت‬ ْ‫م‬َ‫ل‬ ْ‫ن‬‫إ‬ ْ‫ن‬ِ‫ك‬َ‫ل‬
ِ‫ه‬ِ‫ذ‬َ‫ه‬ ِّ‫ل‬ُ‫ك‬ِ‫ب‬ ‫وا‬ُ‫ل‬َ‫عم‬َ‫ت‬ ْ‫م‬َ‫ل‬َ‫و‬
ْ‫ن‬‫إ‬ َ‫و‬15 ،‫َصايا‬‫و‬‫ال‬
‫ي‬ِ‫ع‬ِ‫رائ‬ َ‫ش‬ ْ‫م‬ُ‫ت‬ ْ‫ض‬َ‫ف‬َ‫ر‬
‫ي‬ِ‫أحكام‬ ْ‫م‬ُ‫ت‬ ْ‫ض‬َ‫غ‬‫أب‬َ‫و‬
َ‫صاياي‬َ‫و‬ ‫وا‬ُ‫ع‬‫ي‬ِ‫ط‬ُ‫ت‬ ْ‫م‬َ‫ل‬َ‫ف‬
،‫ي‬ِ‫هد‬َ‫ع‬ ْ‫م‬ُ‫ت‬ْ‫ق‬َ‫ر‬َ‫خ‬ ْ‫ن‬ِ‫ك‬َ‫ل‬

23. Jeremiah 29
Exile;Exile;Exile;
Taken Captives by Babylonians;Taken Captives by Babylonians;Taken Captives by Babylonians;
Why?Why?Why? Lev. 26 & Deut. 28Lev. 26 & Deut. 28Lev. 26 & Deut. 28
JER. 27:1-7JER. 27:1-7JER. 27:1-7 ➡ Babylon is God’s
instrument of discipline;
➡ Babylon is God’s
instrument of discipline;
➡ Babylon is God’s
instrument of discipline;
CONTEXT

24. Jeremiah 29
Exile;Exile;Exile;
Taken Captives by Babylonians;Taken Captives by Babylonians;Taken Captives by Babylonians;
Why?Why?Why? The Exile was a result of Israel
breaking the Covenant;
The Exile was a result of Israel
breaking the Covenant;
The Exile was a result of Israel
breaking the Covenant;
Then…Then…Then… JER. 28:1-3JER. 28:1-3JER. 28:1-3 ➡ DELIVERANCE➡ DELIVERANCE➡ DELIVERANCE
CONTEXT

25. Jeremiah 29
CONTEXT
➡ DELIVERANCE in 2 years;➡ DELIVERANCE in 2 years;➡ DELIVERANCE in 2 years;
Jer. 28:13, 15 - “go and tell…it’s a lie!”Jer. 28:13, 15 - “go and tell…it’s a lie!”Jer. 28:13, 15 - “go and tell…it’s a lie!”
Jer. 28:16, 17 - the false prophet dies;Jer. 28:16, 17 - the false prophet dies;Jer. 28:16, 17 - the false prophet dies;

26. Jeremiah 29:4-10
“
”
This is what the Lord Almighty,
the God of Israel, says to all those
I carried into exile from Jerusalem
to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and
settle down; plant gardens and
eat what they produce.
This is what the Lord Almighty,
the God of Israel, says to all those
I carried into exile from Jerusalem
to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and
settle down; plant gardens and
eat what they produce.
This is what the Lord Almighty,
the God of Israel, says to all those
I carried into exile from Jerusalem
to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and
settle down; plant gardens and
eat what they produce.

27. Jeremiah 29:4-10
“
”
6 Marry and have sons and daughters;
find wives for your sons and give
your daughters in marriage, so that
they too may have sons and
daughters. Increase in number
there; do not decrease.
6 Marry and have sons and daughters;
find wives for your sons and give
your daughters in marriage, so that
they too may have sons and
daughters. Increase in number
there; do not decrease.
6 Marry and have sons and daughters;
find wives for your sons and give
your daughters in marriage, so that
they too may have sons and
daughters. Increase in number
there; do not decrease.

28. Jeremiah 29:4-10
“
”
7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity
of the city to which I have carried
you into exile. Pray to the Lord
for it, because if it prospers,
you too will prosper.
7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity
of the city to which I have carried
you into exile. Pray to the Lord
for it, because if it prospers,
you too will prosper.
7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity
of the city to which I have carried
you into exile. Pray to the Lord
for it, because if it prospers,
you too will prosper.

29. Jeremiah 29:4-10
“
”
8 Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty,
the God of Israel, says: “Do not let
the prophets and diviners among
you deceive you. Do not listen to
the dreams you encourage them
to have. 9 They are prophesying…
8 Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty,
the God of Israel, says: “Do not let
the prophets and diviners among
you deceive you. Do not listen to
the dreams you encourage them
to have. 9 They are prophesying…
8 Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty,
the God of Israel, says: “Do not let
the prophets and diviners among
you deceive you. Do not listen to
the dreams you encourage them
to have. 9 They are prophesying…

30. Jeremiah 29:4-10
“
”
…lies to you in my name. I have
not sent them,” declares the Lord. 10 This
is what the Lord says: “When SEVENTY
YEARS are COMPLETED for Babylon, I
will come to you and fulfill my good
promise to bring you back to this place.
…lies to you in my name. I have
not sent them,” declares the Lord. 10 This
is what the Lord says: “When SEVENTY
YEARS are COMPLETED for Babylon, I
will come to you and fulfill my good
promise to bring you back to this place.
…lies to you in my name. I have
not sent them,” declares the Lord. 10 This
is what the Lord says: “When SEVENTY
YEARS are COMPLETED for Babylon, I
will come to you and fulfill my good
promise to bring you back to this place.

31. “
”
11 For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future. 12 Then
you will call on me and come and
pray to me, and I will listen to you.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future. 12 Then
you will call on me and come and
pray to me, and I will listen to you.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future. 12 Then
you will call on me and come and
pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Jeremiah 29:11-14

32. Jeremiah 29:11-14
“
”
13 You will seek me and find me when
you seek me with all your heart.
14 I will be found by you,” declares
the Lord, “and will bring you
back from captivity.
13 You will seek me and find me when
you seek me with all your heart.
14 I will be found by you,” declares
the Lord, “and will bring you
back from captivity.
13 You will seek me and find me when
you seek me with all your heart.
14 I will be found by you,” declares
the Lord, “and will bring you
back from captivity.

33. “”
Mary DeMuth
God does indeed have a good plan for
the Israelites, and it is a plan that will
give them hope and a prospering
future. Sounds good, right? The thing
is, before he shares this promise, he
gives them this directive:

34. “”
Mary DeMuth
“seek the PEACE and the PROSPERITY
of the city to which I have carried
you into exile. PRAY to the Lord for
it, because IF IT prospers, YOU TOO
WILL PROSPER” (Jer. 29:7)

35. “”
Mary DeMuth
This is not at all what the Israelites
wanted to hear! They wanted to be
told that they were going to go
home. They wanted to be told that
their suffering was going to end.

36. “”
Mary DeMuth
Instead, God’s plan was for them
to stay right where they were,
and to help prosper the nation
that enslaved them!

37. “”
Mary DeMuth
Yes, of course God knows the plans
He has for us. And ultimately, He
will give us a glorious future. But as
we walk out our lives on this crazy
earth, let’s remember that…

38. “”
Mary DeMuth
…the best growth comes
through persevering through
trials, not escaping them entirely.
And when we learn perseverance,
we find surprising joy.

39. “”
Mary DeMuth
What hard thing are you currently
going through? In the midst of your
suffering, cling to Jeremiah 29:11,
but cling to it for the right reason:
not in the false hope that God will
take away your suffering, BUT in the
true, gospel confidence that He will
give you hope in the midst of it.

40. “
”
11 For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future. 12 Then
you will call on me and come and
pray to me, and I will listen to you.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future. 12 Then
you will call on me and come and
pray to me, and I will listen to you.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future. 12 Then
you will call on me and come and
pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Jeremiah 29:11-12

41. “”
Mary DeMuth
The heart of the verse is not
that we would escape our lot,
but that we would learn to
thrive in the midst of it.