THE LORD KNOWS
Intro: Jeremiah writing to captives in Babylon - occasion and message. "I know and make known
saith the LORD."
I. "I KNOW..." - THE OMNISCIENCE OF GOD.
A. These men were acting as God's spokesmen.
1. Their pretense was - "we walk close to God."
2. God declares them guilty of villainy, adultery, lies.
B. God knows the secret of our hearts.
1. "Such knowledge is too great for me."
2. He knows our true motivations.
3. He knows if we really believe His Word.
a. We sometimes deceive ourselves by our own testimonies.
b. We say we believe the Bible is the Word of God.
c. We say, "In God we trust."
II. "AND MAKE KNOWN" - "THE HEART IS DECEITFUL".
A. I don't know my own heart so how does God make known to me?
1. By bringing me into circumstances where what is inside is revealed. 40
years to prove thee to see what was in thine heart.
a. If I say I believe the Bible - when deep within there is doubt.
b. If I say I trust in God.
2. God makes known through His Word.
a. "The Word of God is alive and powerful..." (Heb.4:12. "...and is
a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
3. God makes known by His Spirit.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013)
Pastor Chuck was used in the Jesus People revival where he was used along with others to minister to the hippy young people. They saw a work of the Spirit where many were added to the church and discipled. He has raised up many pastors who are a part of the Calvary Chapel movement now and where he pastors the large Costa Mesa church in California.The Calvary Chapel movement is based of simple principles that Chuck Smith taught over the years such as: The priority of agape love, Simple fellowship amongst the saints, the breaking of bread, the teaching of God's word chapter by chapter and verse by verse. And lastly and most importantly the principle not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord.