Divorce is tragic. But it’s even more tragic when the cause of the divorce was unfaithfulness. When one betrays their spouse by committing adultery with another. It’s evil. It’s devastating. It’s painful to think about. But it is that horrific picture of betrayal, adultery, and divorce that we are to keep in mind as we come to Jeremiah 2. What we must come to terms with, is that it’s possible to commit betrayal and adultery not only in our human marriages, but in our relationship with God.
Introduction: The Tragedy of Divorce Context
1. Losing Her First Love (2:1-8)
a. Israel’s Initial Devotion (2:1-3)
b. Israel didn’t seek the Lord (2:4-8)
2. A Foolish Exchange (9-13)
3. Inevitable Judgement (2:14-37)
a. It happened in the past (2:14-19)
b. They cannot cleanse their own guilt (2:20-25)
c. God will shame them and expose their folly (2:26-28)
d. God asks why? (29-37)
4. Refusing To Repent (3:1-5)
Conclusion
This sermon was preached at Christ Church Ipoh on 31st October 2021.
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