2. Remember Shiloh! Jeremiah 7:1-15

3. Historical context In 721 BC, the northern tribes of Israel had been taken captive by Assyria In 721 BC, the northern tribes of Israel had been taken captive by Assyria Babylon defeated Assyria around 620 BC Babylon defeated Assyria around 620 BC Now Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, was preparing to invade Judah Now Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, was preparing to invade Judah

4. Trusting in the temple Jer. 7:1-7 Jer. 7:1-7 Jeremiah sent to preach in the temple (v. 1-2) Jeremiah sent to preach in the temple (v. 1-2) Calls for repentance (v.3) Calls for repentance (v.3) People trusted in the fact the temple was in Jerusalem (v.4) People trusted in the fact the temple was in Jerusalem (v.4) Surely God would not let the temple be destroyed Surely God would not let the temple be destroyed Therefore, they were safe Therefore, they were safe

5. Trusting in the temple Jer. 7:1-7 Jer. 7:1-7 God required more than “temple worship” God required more than “temple worship” Must “truly” repent and “truly” serve (v. 5a) Must “truly” repent and “truly” serve (v. 5a) Must be seen in every dealing, every day (v. 5b-6) Must be seen in every dealing, every day (v. 5b-6) If done, then God would spare the nation (v.7) If done, then God would spare the nation (v.7)

6. Trusting in the temple Jer. 7:8-11 Jer. 7:8-11 Yet they trusted the words that all was fine (v.8) Yet they trusted the words that all was fine (v.8) They openly violated the law (v.9) They openly violated the law (v.9) Then they went to the temple to worship (v. 10a) Then they went to the temple to worship (v. 10a) And thought they would be forgiven (v. 10b) And thought they would be forgiven (v. 10b) God is not fooled (v. 11) God is not fooled (v. 11)

7. The Lord’s response Jer. 7:12-15 Jer. 7:12-15 Remember Shiloh! (v. 12) Remember Shiloh! (v. 12) The tabernacle had once been at Shiloh (Josh. 18:1) The tabernacle had once been at Shiloh (Josh. 18:1) The ark of the covenant had been lost there (1 Sam 4:1-11) The ark of the covenant had been lost there (1 Sam 4:1-11)  They had trusted in the ark  But God had let the ark be captured to show His displeasure The temple is not different than the ark The temple is not different than the ark They had their warnings (v. 13) They had their warnings (v. 13) Now they would be punished (v. 14-15) Now they would be punished (v. 14-15)

8. Making application 1 Cor 10:11-12 1 Cor 10:11-12 The Old Testament stories are recorded as examples for us The Old Testament stories are recorded as examples for us They warn us of the possibility of failure They warn us of the possibility of failure They warn of the consequences of failure They warn of the consequences of failure

9. Trusting in the church False trusts False trusts The Jews cried “The temple of the Lord…” The Jews cried “The temple of the Lord…” Some today cry “The church of Christ…” Some today cry “The church of Christ…” As an excuse for inactive service, negligence … As an excuse for inactive service, negligence … Not all “members” will be saved (Mt 13:37-43) Not all “members” will be saved (Mt 13:37-43) Salvation is individual (Jn 15:2) Salvation is individual (Jn 15:2)

10. Trusting in the church False trusts False trusts The Jews sinned, then claimed salvation The Jews sinned, then claimed salvation Some today live “in the world” (immorality, lying, cheating, stealing, etc.) Some today live “in the world” (immorality, lying, cheating, stealing, etc.) Then go to “church” and claim salvation Then go to “church” and claim salvation  Partake of the Lord’s Supper  Make a show of piety

11. The Lord’s response Remember Sardis! (Rev 3:1-6) Remember Sardis! (Rev 3:1-6) They had a “name” of righteousness They had a “name” of righteousness But they were not right with God But they were not right with God And salvation would be individual And salvation would be individual Remember Laodicea! (Rev 3:14-22) Remember Laodicea! (Rev 3:14-22) They had become “lukewarm” They had become “lukewarm” They were in danger of eternal judgment They were in danger of eternal judgment They needed to repent They needed to repent

12. Conclusion God demands our loyalty & obedience God demands our loyalty & obedience There is NO “virtue by association” There is NO “virtue by association” Salvation or condemnation will be individual Salvation or condemnation will be individual Remember Shiloh! Remember Shiloh! Remember Sardis! Remember Sardis! Remember Laodicea! Remember Laodicea!