“Our Future And Our Hope”
Jeremiah 29, Romans 8
Question: Jeremiah 29:11 states, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” How would this apply to Tamar in 2 Samuel 13?
1. The Reality of Evil
2. God’s Encouragement to Israel – Jeremiah 29:1-14
3. God’s Encouragement to His People – Romans 8:18-39
- Suffering is temporary - Romans 8:18
- Glory is coming - Romans 8:18
- Hope requires a long view - Romans 8:24-25
- God is for us - Romans 8:31
- God’s love is greater - Romans 8:31-39
- Evil will NEVER win. Evil will NEVER circumvent God’s plans!