Jeremiah 28:16 Therefore thus said the LORD; Behold, I will cast you from off the face of the earth: this year you shall die… I. THIS SENTENCE IS DOUBTLESS EXPRESSIVE OF THE DECISION OF GOD CONCERNING MANY THIS YEAR. 1. The page of history affords no record of a single year in which death desisted from his work of destruction. 2. The last year of many is now commended. 3. Various are the means by Which God's design will be executed. II. NO INDIVIDUAL CAN BE CERTAIN THAT THIS DOES NOT EXPRESS GOD'S DECISION CONCERNING HIMSELF. 1. Utterly impossible for us to know who are, or are not, included in God's appointments. 2. The circumstances of some render it most probable that this year will be their last. 3. Doubtless those who think least of death, and confidently reckon on future years, will find this sentence fulfilled. III. IT IS THE DUTY AND INTEREST OF ALL TO USE WISELY THE GRACIOUS HOURS THEY ENJOY. 1. What is it to die? To pass from this state of being into the immediate presence of our Maker and Judge. 2. Am I prepared to die? 3. Begin the year with earnest preparation. (J. Bunter.) Parallel Verses KJV: Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD. |
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