WRONG ANSWERS ON AN OPEN BOOK TEST

JEREMIAH 7-8

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

When I taught school I would give the students tests about every two to three weeks. Invariably some kid would ask, “Is this an open book test?” As far as I can remember I never did give an open book test. Our God is a gracious God- both to us and to Israel- He encourages us to use the Book and yet Israel, and we as well sometimes, would give the wrong answers on an open Book test.

 

I. THE WRONG FAITH [7:1-15]

 

1. Wrong Ways [v. 1-7]

2. Wrong Words [v. 4, 8-11]

3. Wrong Conclusion [v. 12-15]

 

II. THE WRONG RESPONSE [7:16-34]

 

1. Useless Prayer for an Unrepentant Nation [v. 16-20]

2. Useless Preaching for an Unheeding Congregation [v. 21-29]

3. Useless Religion of an Unresponsive People [v. 30-34]

 

III. THE WRONG CHOICE [8:1-22]

 

1. It is the Wrong Choice when you Choose Death [v. 1-3]

2. It is the Wrong Choice when you Choose Deceit [v. 4-7]

3. It is the Wrong Choice when you Choose Dismay [v. 8-22]