Renewing Your Mind Jeremiah
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Sep 23, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, R.C. Sproul, a celebrated theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, dives into the tumultuous life of the prophet Jeremiah. He highlights Jeremiah’s struggles with unpopularity and suffering while maintaining his faithfulness to God. Sproul contrasts the prophet's unwavering warnings against the contemporary watered-down gospel and illustrates the hope that Jeremiah clings to, including his prophetic act of purchasing a field as a sign of faith in God's promises. A heartfelt exploration of steadfastness in ministry awaits!
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God Chooses Diverse Prophet Personalities
- R.C. Sproul highlights that God chose prophets with very different personalities for similar missions.
- Jeremiah stands out as sensitive, emotional, and deeply devoted despite his painful calling.
Called Before Birth
- God called Jeremiah before birth, emphasizing divine ordination and purpose.
- Sproul draws a parallel between Jeremiah's call and Paul's pre-birth commissioning to the nations.
Obey The Call Despite Insecurity
- God tells Jeremiah to stop claiming youth as an excuse and obey His sending.
- Sproul urges listeners: do what God commands regardless of perceived weakness or fear.
