Jeremiah 19-21/Matthew 8-9
What do I focus on?
OT – 20:7-9 O LORD, you persuaded me, and I allowed myself to be persuaded. You are stronger than I am, and you overpowered me. Now I am mocked by everyone in the city. Whenever I speak, the words come out in a violent outburst. “Violence and destruction!” I shout. So these messages from the LORD have made me a household joke. And I can’t stop! If I say I’ll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am weary of holding it in!
OT Flash Points
I can’t hold it in
Your message is like fire in my bones!
When I speak, the words burst out violently
It has taken away all my friends
They look for a chance to kill me
Yet I will thank You & praise You
NT – 8:23-27 O LORD, you persuaded me, and I allowed myself to be persuaded. You are stronger than I am, and you overpowered me. Now I am mocked by everyone in the city. Whenever I speak, the words come out in a violent outburst. “Violence and destruction!” I shout. So these messages from the LORD have made me a household joke. And I can’t stop! If I say I’ll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am weary of holding it in!
NT Flash Points
A leper, a soldier, demons, paraplegic, would-be followers, the elements, a mute, a tax collector, a religious leaderWe have a couple of things go wrong & we think it is some kind of epidemic
When Jesus shows up, everything that is awry comes into the light
Those who are listening for the Trumpet will hear it
What are you focused on? The clamour of the circumstances around you or what Jesus is focused on?