JEREMIAH CHAPTERS 44

THE MESSAGE FROM EGYPT

When men try to escape from God, they inevitably run into His arm of judgment.

1. The forgotten offenses.(Jer. 44:9)
     A. The idolatry issue. Col. 3:5, I Sam. 15:23
     - Isaiah 44:6 (None beside him)
     - Deut. 5:7 (None before him)

2. Dealing with the consequences.
     A. Leaving Israel. (Jer. 44:7)
     B. Idolatry in Egypt. (Jer. 44:8)
     C. Refuse to be humble before God. (Jer. 44:10)
     D. Dealing with our own chastening. Heb. 12:5

3. The unlimited arm of the Lord.
     A. For judgment. (Jer. 44:13-15)
     B. For salvation.
          - Must not depend on men. (Jer. 17:5)
          - Must depend only on God. (Jer. 32:17, Is. 63:5, 52:10)