JEREMIAH CHAPTER 38

LEARNING IN THE WORST CONDITIONS

What profit could possibly come from being in a filthy prison ? Jeremiah found something and used it !


1. Learning important truths does not require optimum conditions. (Jer. 38:6, 22)
     A. Many times, having the best conditions does not motivate us to learn as much.
          *Plain blocks of wood versus talking Barbie dolls. Which is the better
          teacher ? *Did children learn to read better in a one-room schoolhouse,
          or in computer equipped schools ?
               - The simplest way if often the best. Mark 9:36
               - The most difficult way if often the strongest teacher. Gen. 22:1-2, 14
     B. Having the truth presented clearly does not inspire or enlighten those who are
          stuck in their own ways. Ezek. 12:2

2. Learning truth requires the King of Truth to provide guidance.
     A. The natural man does not perceive...1 Cor. 2:14
     B. Comes through the Holy Spirit. John 16:13, 1 Cor. 12:8
     C. Situations can be great teachers, if we listen to the Holy Spirit. 1 Peter 4:14
          *(Reproach can teach us.)
     D. It is God's plan to work through people, too. Galatians 6:6