Jeremiah 15:10-21 Jeremiah’s lonely obedience

Sunday 4th October 2026

Read: Psalm 38; Luke 6:20-30; Jeremiah 15:10-21

Sermon: Jeremiah 15:10-21

 

Introduction: Persecuted for righteousness’ sake (Ps 38:19-20; Mt 5:10)

15:10 Jeremiah’s first complaint: “I wish I was never born”

15:11-14 Yahweh’s first response: Jeremiah’s message will be vindicated

15:15-18 Jeremiah’s second complaint: has Yahweh failed him?

15:19-21 Yahweh’s second response: time for turning (or not)

Conclusion: “We must not mind a little suffering for Christ’s sake” (Is 53:3-6; Lk 6:22-23)