August 9, 2016: SOAP #2441: Jeremiah 3-4; John 11

Scripture: Jeremiah (NIV) 3:12 Go, proclaim this message towards the north: “‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will frown on you no longer, for I am merciful,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will not be angry forever. 13 Only acknowledge your guilt—you have rebelled against the LORD your God, you have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every spreading tree, and have not obeyed me,’” declares the LORD.

Observation: How disappointed God had become with Israel. He had chosen them and set them up in their own land making them a nation under His authority. They had forgotten what He had done for them and ignored His warnings he had sent again and again. YET God is willing to show mercy! He promises not to be angry with them forever. They only must acknowledge their sin. They must own up to their rebellion and return to Him.

Application: I understand the great love God has for man more than those in the Old Testament time. God loved me so much he was not only willing to show me mercy—He loved me enough to send His Only Begotten Son to die for my sins! It is truly amazing!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, may my love for You keep me from sinning and when I do, may I be quick to repent. Amen

Pastor Leon
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