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An Invitation To Prayer - Part 1 Of 2
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: In this passage Jeremiah reveals the heart of God when He calls His children to prayer and the promises that He bestows to those who are obedient - Message Part 1 of 2
“An Invitation To Prayer” – Part 1 of 2
A. The Word of the LORD is not RESTRAINED. (v. 1) 2 Timothy 2:9; Acts 28:31; Philippians 1:7; Colossians 4:3; Jeremiah 39:15; 43:8
1. The Word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a SECOND time. (v. 1a) Genesis 22:15; 1 Kings 9:2; 19:7; Jeremiah 1:13; 13:3; Jonah 3:1; Acts 10:15
2. The Word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in his SUFFERING. (v. 1b) Jeremiah 32:2-3, 8; 37:21; 38:28; Matthew 5:10-12; Mark 13:9; John 15:18-20; Philippians 1:29; Hebrews 10:32; 1 Peter 3:14; 4:16
B. The REVELATION of the LORD. (v. 2) John 1:18; 14:21; 17:6; Numbers 12:6; Genesis 31:24; 1 Samuel 3:21; Hosea 12:10; Hebrews 1:1-3
1. The LORD reveals Himself as the MAKER. (v. 2a) Genesis 1:1; Jeremiah 32:17, 27; Isaiah 37:26; 43:1; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17
2. The LORD reveals Himself as the MOLDER. (v. 2b) former Genesis 2:7; Psalm 139:13-16; Isaiah 43:21; 64:8
3. The LORD works in accordance to His MANIFESTO. (v. 2c) plans or purposes Psalm 33:10-11; Proverbs 19:21; Isaiah 46:10; Job 42:2
4. The LORD MANIFESTS Himself by Name. (v. 2d) Exodus 3:14; 15:3; Amos 5:8; 9:6; Exodus 20:7; Numbers 6:24-26
