Jeremiah - Then and Now
Speaker: James Madeley Location: Idyllwild Bible School Date: 1983 Topic: Jeremiah - Then and Now Class 1 - The Reluctant Prophet and His Family Class 2 - The Lord’s Constancy and Israel’s Treachery Class 3 - The Parables and Reality of Judgement Class 4 - Jeremiah Confronting the False Prophets Class 5 - The Prophet's Example and the Way of Escape Class 6 - Visions of Glory in the Hour of Judgement
Classes
Class 1: James Madeley - Jeremiah - Then and Now - Class 1 - The Reluctant Prophet and His Family
The class explores Jeremiah's reluctant prophetic calling and his family's opposition, emphasizing his faithfulness despite adversity. It draws parallels between Jeremiah's mission and the challenges faced by modern believers in spreading God's word.
Passages: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Jeremiah 11:18-23, 2 Timothy 1:7
Class 2: James Madeley - Jeremiah - Then and Now - Class 2 - The Lord’s Constancy and Israel’s Treachery
The class explores Jeremiah's prophecy, emphasizing the Lord's constancy and Israel's treachery. It highlights the importance of a personal relationship with God and the need for faithful obedience, even in the face of judgment.
Passages: Jeremiah 14:7-9, Jeremiah 34:15, Jeremiah 44:26, Jeremiah 2:5-14, Jeremiah 50:7
Class 3: James Madeley - Jeremiah - Then and Now - Class 3 - The Parables and Reality of Judgement
The class explores Jeremiah's parables of judgment, emphasizing the destruction and rebuilding themes. It covers Jeremiah's prophecies and their historical fulfillment, drawing parallels to contemporary ecclesial life and the need for spiritual preparation.
Passages: Jeremiah 1:9-10, Jeremiah 13:1-11, Jeremiah 19:1-15, Jeremiah 24:1-10
Class 4: James Madeley - Jeremiah - Then and Now - Class 4 - Jeremiah Confronting the False Prophets
The class examines Jeremiah's confrontation with false prophets and priests in Jerusalem, highlighting the root cause of Judah's destruction. It emphasizes the importance of standing firm against false teachings and the consequences of rejecting God's word.
Passages: Jeremiah 19:14-15, Jeremiah 20:1-6, Jeremiah 21:2-3, Jeremiah 23:9-40
Class 5: James Madeley - Jeremiah - Then and Now - Class 5 - The Prophet's Example and the Way of Escape
The class explores Jeremiah's personal struggles and faith under trial as he bears the weight of God's message. It emphasizes the importance of identifying with the people's plight and praying for them, reflecting on Jeremiah's example of perseverance and faith despite persecution.
Passages: Jeremiah 20:7-9, Jeremiah 3:22-25, Jeremiah 11:18-20, Jeremiah 40:1-2
Class 6: James Madeley - Jeremiah - Then and Now - Class 6 - Visions of Glory in the Hour of Judgement
The class explores Jeremiah's visions of glory amidst judgment, emphasizing the promise of a remnant and a new covenant. It covers Jeremiah's prophecies of restoration and the coming of a righteous king, drawing parallels with Revelation's depiction of the kingdom.
Passages: Jeremiah 3:14, Jeremiah 24:1-10, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Jeremiah 33:1-11, Revelation 11:17-19