Judah Sin Infects Generations, vv. 1-2
A. The Lord inscribed Israel’s Covenant to last for generations.
B. Judah institutionalized their idolatry to last for generations.
Judah’s Sin Incurs the Lord’s Judgment, vv. 3-8
A. The Lord promises exile for their idolatry, vv.3-4.
- Judah’s sin causes their exile, v. 3.
- Judah’s sin causes God’s wrath, v. 4.
B. Illustration
- The Cursed Man, vv. 5-6, is like the Heath, desert shrub.
- The Blessed Man, vv. 7-8, is like a tree planted by the waters.
Judah’s Sin of Misplaced Trust, vv. 9-13
A. The Deceitful Heart, vv. 9-10
B. Ill-gotten Riches, v. 11
C. Forsaking Israel’s Hope, vv. 12-13
Jeremiah’s Prayer for Deliverance, vv. 14-18
A. “Heal and save me, for Thou art my Praise,” v. 14
B. Judah wants a Revelation, this prophecy of destruction, where is it? v. 15.
C. “As for me,” it is enough to work, watch, and pray, v. 16.
D. “Let them be confounded and dismayed”: let them be put to shame and lost courage, v. 18.
Judah’s Specific Sin of Breaking the Sabbath, vv. 19-27
A. Obey the Sabbath Day to Keep It Holy, vv. 19-22.
B. Judah refused to listen, much less obey, v. 23.
C. Jehovah’s blessing for obedience, vv. 24-26.
D. Jehovah’s curse for disobedience, v. 27.