Studies in Jeremiah, Video preaching

A word from God to Israel

 

Sermon notes

II  RESTORATION LIES AHEAD FOR ISRAEL.

The ruin of Babylon that is predicted for Babylon in these chapters is such that it has never been fulfilled, The mere fact of Babylon’s existence today in the light of 50:39-40 proves this to be so. The final overthrow of Babylon is linked to the restoration of Israel in this chapter, The two Divine actions are simultaneous, 50:4, 20. Neither of these two actions have as yet been performed, though as with many of God’s promises, both have been foreshadowed in various ways in history.

What they will be restored from. Cp 50:4-8, 17-20, 33-34. They are found in a spiritual condition of being lost and estranged from God and His ways. They have forgotten God, 50:5-6, 51:50. They are under the power of Gentile powers. This condition began under Nebuchanezzar and will continue until the Redeemer reverses it as the times of the Gentiles come to an end, Luke 21:24. Israel will again be in the hands of Babylon when the time of her restoration comes, Dan 9:26-27.

What they will be restored to. The effects of the restoration promised by God in this passage are also indicated.

United kingdom, v4. There is a political, national and even military aspect to this great restoration. Cp 50:8, 51:20-24—n.b. break in pieces, Ps 2:9, Rev 19:15. Israel will yet be a tool in the hand of God to rule the world. Cp Zech 9:12-17, 10:5-8, Ezek 37:15-28.

Fellowship with God, 50:5, 20. Cp Dan 9:24, Jer 33:8, Zeph 3:8-9, 14-20. Part of this will involve the prayer of 51:34-35 which is answered in the vengeance of God on Babylon.

Where they will be restored to. The whole context of this prophecy involves real geographical locations. Zion, 50:5, 51:10; his habitation etc, 50:19; the land, 50:34. Cp Ezek 36:24, 28, 33-35.

Why they will be restored in this way. The restoration described in this chapter almost defies belief. In fact, many will yield to that unbelief and interpret these words so as to write Israel entirely out of the prophecy! Our incredulity must be laid to rest on the reasons God gives for doing as He says!

What God has been to Israel He continues to be. Cp 51:5, 19 (10:16), 31:35-37.

The Redeemer acts on their behalf. The Person identified as their Redeemer acts in such a way as to directly affect the nation of Israel. Cp 50:34, 44-45, 51:10, Is 59:20. The pardon and justification of the nation as it exists at the point in time envisaged by this prophecy, is the result of the Redeemer’s work. Cp Zech 12:9-13:1. He saves a penitent people.

The saving call of God. There is a great call issued in power to the people of Israel at this time. Cp 50:8, 51:6, 45, 50, Rev 18:4, Is 51:9-13. In obedience to this call Israel will shake off her wicked loyalty to Babylon and her Antichrist that had prevailed to this time and join herself to the her Redeemer and her God.

 

Cp Rom 11:25-29.

 

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