Jeremiah 45 – ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE MIDST OF JUDGMENT
Baruch had recorded Jeremiah’s message of judgment in Jeremiah 36:1-8.
This message was hard on Baruch, and therefore, he needed to be encouraged.
BARUCH’S PERFORMANCE – Vs. 1 – He wrote the message for Jeremiah.
BARUCH’S PREMIER – Vs. 2 – The Lord, the God of Israel
BARUCH’S PANIC – Vs. 3 – The message upset him.
GOD’S PREROGATIVE – Vs. 4 – He can do as He pleases
GOD’S PREREQUISITE – Vs. 5 – For us not to seek great things for ourselves.
GOD’S PROMISE – Vs. 5 – Life!