3. An Inconvenient Plan

4. An Inconvenient Plan
Jeremiah 27-29

5. An Inconvenient Plan Jeremiah 27-29
Northern Kingdom of Israel already in Assyrian captivity
Southern Kingdom of Judah has not been obedient to God and is about to be taken into Babylonian captivity

6. An Inconvenient Plan Jeremiah 27-29
Northern Kingdom of Israel already in Assyrian captivity
Southern Kingdom of Judah has not been obedient to God and is about to be taken into Babylonian captivity
27: Jeremiah prophesied that the people of Judah will be removed from Jerusalem and taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar

7. An Inconvenient Plan Jeremiah 27-29
28:1-3 Hananiah prophesied the captivity would only last two years
God said Hananiah was a false prophet; he died in the same year
Jeremiah rightly prophesied that they would be in exile for 70 years

8. An Inconvenient Plan Jeremiah 27-29
29:5-6 “Build houses and live in them; and plant gardens, and eat their produce. Take wives and become the fathers of sons and daughters, and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters, and multiply there and do not decrease.”

9. An Inconvenient Plan Jeremiah 27-29
29:5-6 “Build houses and live in them; and plant gardens, and eat their produce. Take wives and become the fathers of sons and daughters, and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters, and multiply there and do not decrease.”
29: God can take your circumstances and make something good…

10. An Inconvenient Plan Jeremiah 27-29
“It was during the Babylonian captivity that the Israelites moved from a Temple/Jerusalem focused society to a synagogue and community focused society. Simply put, it was the lessons learned during their time in exile which enabled the Jews to survive 2,500 years in exile. But not just survive -- but to thrive and become the most prosperous, most successful and most innovative people group in the history of civilization.”

11. Apostle Paul in Prison
Philippians 1:12-18

13. Daniel 3 - Three Hebrews in Fiery Furnace
Psalm 139:7-10
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, You are there;
If I make my bed in the depths, behold, You are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
If I settle on the far side of the sea,
Even there Your hand will lead me,
And Your right hand will hold me fast.
Daniel 3 - Three Hebrews in Fiery Furnace

14. Daniel 6 - Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Psalm 139:7-10
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, You are there;
If I make my bed in the depths, behold, You are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
If I settle on the far side of the sea,
Even there Your hand will lead me,
And Your right hand will hold me fast.
Daniel 6 - Daniel in the Lion’s Den

15. Psalm 139:7-10
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, You are there;
If I make my bed in the depths, behold, You are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
If I settle on the far side of the sea,
Even there Your hand will lead me,
And Your right hand will hold me fast.

17. Verse 1
When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

18. God is our refuge and strength, An ever-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge and strength,
An ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way,
And the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
Though its waters roar and foam,
And the mountains quake with their surging. .

20. Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.
He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

21. Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.
He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

22. Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.
He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

23. Verse 2
Sometimes ‘mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom,
By waters still, o’er troubled sea
Still ‘tis God’s hand that leadeth me.

24. Jesus Calmed Storm
Mark 4:35-41

25. Jesus Calmed Storm Mark 4:35-41
Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

26. Jesus Calmed Storm
Mark 4:35-41

27. Jesus Calmed Storm
Mark 4:35-41
Don’t give up on God and His plan…