Why Obedience Matters

Introduction:

Why Obedience Matters (Jeremiah 40:1-6):

1. God's word does not Change .
2. There is consequence to both Disobedience and Obedience.

1. Protection
2. Provision
3. Hope

3. Obedience matters because it shapes our Character .

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Small Group Discussion
Read Jeremiah 40:1-6

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What does Jesus say about obedience?
   

3. Are there any areas in your life where you may be putting off obedience?
   

4. Considering the first two questions, why do you think it is important for us to obey God?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

When You Provoke God...

Introduction:

3 Ways to Provoke God (Jeremiah 32:26-42):

1. Turn your Back to God, not your Face. (Jer 32:33a)

   See: Romans 1:21

2. Ignore God's Word . (Jer 32:33b)
3. Set up your Abominations . (Jer 32:34-35)

God's Response When We Provoke Him:

1. We Reap what we Sow . (Jer 32:36)

   See: Gal 6:7

2. God Redeems what we Reap . (Jer 32:37)

   See: Romans 8:28

Our Response to God's Response:

1. Be His People . (Jer 32:38-39)
2. Buy the Field . (Jer 32:40-41)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Jeremiah 32:26-42

1. What kinds of ways do we provoke God as a nation? As the Church? And as individuals?
   

2. Describe your reaction to God's responses when we provoke Him?
   

3. How have you seen God redeem the consequences that we reap?
   

4. What does it mean to you to "Be His People"? How is the Holy Spirit convicting you to grow in this?
   

5. What does it mean to you to "Buy The Field"? How is the Holy Spirit convicting you to grow in this?

Breakout
What abominations in your life have you set up or have been set up around you? What are you going to do about them? Pray for one another to be God's people and serve Him always.