Sermon Hear O Earth
Jeremiah 22:29
I. The Exclamation - “O”
It is expressive of deep grief: O Absalom, O Jerusalem Matthew 23:37
II. The Repetition
Earth, Earth, Earth
Expresses deep concern
How great the danger
Under condemnation, in darkness, bondage, misery, outer darkness, etc
III. The Condescension
The High and Lofty One Comes to earth to save
IV. The Limitation “Earth”
Men, not angels - Earth, not hell - Time, not eternity
V. The Implication
“Earth” as a reminder
Of out native origin
Of our true nature not only fro, but of the earth; every member of our dodies
Of the source of our supplies
Of the earthly state of our minds; man’s pleasures, honors, desires - are all earhly
Of our tendency - “Dust thou art”, etc
VI The Specification
“The word of the Lord”
Here there can be no mistaking; it is the word of the Lord; contains the revealed will of God’ bears the impress of Divinity; is possessed of Divine energy. Hensce pierces, alarms,convinces, converts; produces Diving changes; civilizes, moralizes and sanctifies.
VII. The Exhortation “Hear”
Hear it with carefulness, with self application, and in faith.
Hear it and be enlightened, forgiven, regenerated.
Hear it and live
