in wrath remember mercy . . . the just shall live by faith - Free sermon ...
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C. (:4) Perversion of Justice Disturbs <strong>the</strong> Soul1. Disregard for Covenant Standards“Therefore <strong>the</strong> law is ignored And <strong>just</strong>ice is never upheld.”2. The Righteous End Up <strong>the</strong> Victims“For <strong>the</strong> wicked surround <strong>the</strong> righteous;Therefore <strong>just</strong>ice comes out perverted.”II. (:5-11) CONSTERNATION OF THE PROPHET -- DISCIPLINE OF THELORD BY USING CRUEL CHALDEANS AS INSTRUMENT OF JUDGMENT –THE ASTONISHMENT OF A SHOCKED PROPHETA. (:5) Unexpected Discipl<strong>in</strong>e Strategy1. Amaz<strong>in</strong>g“Look among <strong>the</strong> nations! Observe! Be Astonished! Wonder!”MacArthur: The series of commands is plural, <strong>in</strong>dicat<strong>in</strong>g that <strong>the</strong> wider community ofJudah and Jerusalem was to take note of this imm<strong>in</strong>ent <strong>in</strong>vasion. Paul quotes this text<strong>in</strong> Ac 13:41.2. Unbelievable“Because I am do<strong>in</strong>g someth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> your days –You would not believe if you were told.”B. (:6-10) Unrestra<strong>in</strong>ed Cruelty of <strong>the</strong> Chaldeans1. (:6-7) Summary Qualifications of <strong>the</strong> Chaldeans for This Missiona. Div<strong>in</strong>ely Appo<strong>in</strong>ted for Instrument of Discipl<strong>in</strong>e“For behold, I am rais<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>the</strong> Chaldeans,”Ma<strong>in</strong> qualification = chosen <strong>by</strong> God for <strong>the</strong> taskb. Proven Aggressiveness of Spirit“That fierce and impetuous people”c. Unquenchable Appetite for Conquer<strong>in</strong>g New Territory“Who march throughout <strong>the</strong> earthTo seize dwell<strong>in</strong>g places which are not <strong>the</strong>irs.”d. Reputation Acknowledged – Strike fear <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> hearts of <strong>the</strong>ir enemies“They are dreaded and feared;”Ruthless, barbarice. Completely Autonomous – Don’t care what o<strong>the</strong>r nations th<strong>in</strong>k“Their <strong>just</strong>ice and authority orig<strong>in</strong>ate with <strong>the</strong>mselves.”2. (:8) Superior Military Resources