Aim: To persevere in the gospel, so as to reap the benefits, for Christ's glory.
Doctrine: Perseverence in the truth leads to God's exoneration. The trial always precedes the blessing; God relief, though sweet, is preparatory for yet more ministry.
Exegesis: The good fruit of faithfulness: kind treatment, even from strange quarters (vv. 11-12); deliverance from the hands of the wicked (vv. 13-14); God's own smile on sincere faith (vv. 15-18).
Further application: How to endure the fires of affliction: look to the Lord, not men; and look to the goal, not the present circumstances.
Key verses: vv. 11-12 ''Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, saying, 'Take him and look after him, and do him no harm; but do to him just as he says to you.' ''
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Rev. Mark Henninger is a retired, ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa (B.A.) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div). He is married to his wife, Lesley, and together they have one daughter and...
