Remember Shiloh!Jeremiah 7:1-15Jeremiah 7:1-15

Historical context In 721 BC, the northern tribes of Israel In 721 BC, the northern tribes of Israel

had been taken captive by Assyriahad been taken captive by Assyria Babylon defeated Assyria around 620 BCBabylon defeated Assyria around 620 BC Now Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, Now Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon,

was preparing to invade Judahwas preparing to invade Judah

Trusting in the temple

Jer. 7:1-7Jer. 7:1-7 Jeremiah sent to preach in the temple (v. 1-2)Jeremiah sent to preach in the temple (v. 1-2) Calls for repentance (v.3)Calls for repentance (v.3) People trusted in the fact the temple was in People trusted in the fact the temple was in

Jerusalem (v.4)Jerusalem (v.4) Surely God would not let the temple be Surely God would not let the temple be

destroyeddestroyed Therefore, they were safeTherefore, they were safe

Trusting in the temple

Jer. 7:1-7Jer. 7:1-7 God required more than “temple worship”God required more than “temple worship” Must “truly” repent and “truly” serve (v. 5a)Must “truly” repent and “truly” serve (v. 5a) Must be seen in every dealing, every day Must be seen in every dealing, every day (v. 5b-6)(v. 5b-6)

If done, then God would spare the nation (v.7)If done, then God would spare the nation (v.7)

Trusting in the temple

Jer. 7:8-11Jer. 7:8-11 Yet they trusted the words that all was fine (v.8)Yet they trusted the words that all was fine (v.8) They openly violated the law (v.9)They openly violated the law (v.9) Then they went to the temple to worship (v. 10a)Then they went to the temple to worship (v. 10a)

And thought they would be forgiven (v. 10b)And thought they would be forgiven (v. 10b) God is not fooled (v. 11)God is not fooled (v. 11)

The Lord’s response Jer. 7:12-15Jer. 7:12-15

Remember Shiloh! (v. 12)Remember Shiloh! (v. 12) The tabernacle had once been at Shiloh (Josh. 18:1)The tabernacle had once been at Shiloh (Josh. 18:1) The ark of the covenant had been lost there (1 Sam 4:1-11)The ark of the covenant had been lost there (1 Sam 4:1-11)

They had trusted in the arkThey had trusted in the ark But God had let the ark be captured to show His displeasureBut God had let the ark be captured to show His displeasure

The temple is not different than the arkThe temple is not different than the ark They had their warnings (v. 13)They had their warnings (v. 13) Now they would be punished (v. 14-15)Now they would be punished (v. 14-15)

Making application 1 Cor 10:11-121 Cor 10:11-12

The Old Testament stories are recorded as The Old Testament stories are recorded as examples for usexamples for us

They warn us of the possibility of failureThey warn us of the possibility of failure They warn of the consequences of failureThey warn of the consequences of failure

Trusting in the church False trustsFalse trusts

The Jews cried “The temple of the Lord…”The Jews cried “The temple of the Lord…” Some today cry “The church of Christ…”Some today cry “The church of Christ…”

As an excuse for inactive service, negligence …As an excuse for inactive service, negligence … Not all “members” will be saved (Mt 13:37-43)Not all “members” will be saved (Mt 13:37-43) Salvation is individual (Jn 15:2)Salvation is individual (Jn 15:2)

Trusting in the church False trustsFalse trusts

The Jews sinned, then claimed salvationThe Jews sinned, then claimed salvation Some today live “in the world” (immorality, Some today live “in the world” (immorality,

lying, cheating, stealing, etc.)lying, cheating, stealing, etc.) Then go to “church” and claim salvationThen go to “church” and claim salvation

Partake of the Lord’s SupperPartake of the Lord’s Supper Make a show of pietyMake a show of piety

The Lord’s response Remember Sardis! (Rev 3:1-6)Remember Sardis! (Rev 3:1-6)

They had a “name” of righteousnessThey had a “name” of righteousness But they were not right with GodBut they were not right with God And salvation would be individualAnd salvation would be individual

Remember Laodicea! (Rev 3:14-22)Remember Laodicea! (Rev 3:14-22) They had become “lukewarm”They had become “lukewarm” They were in danger of eternal judgmentThey were in danger of eternal judgment They needed to repentThey needed to repent

Conclusion

God demands our loyalty & obedienceGod demands our loyalty & obedience There is NO “virtue by association”There is NO “virtue by association” Salvation or condemnation will be Salvation or condemnation will be

individualindividual

Remember Shiloh!Remember Shiloh! Remember Sardis!Remember Sardis! Remember Laodicea!Remember Laodicea!