Introductory Thoughts
- Some of the most detailed prophecies and fulfillments in the Bible
- One of the most disputed books of the Bible
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vs. 1-2
- During the time of Jeremiah’s preaching and prophecies (26:12 etc.)
vs. 3-7
- Take young men; train them to be leaders of the newly conquered people
- These men were already WELL educated and trained
- Changed their name
- Changed their education
- Changed their environment
vs. 8-16 – no compromise
- Boldness – it will defile me
- Standard – wine was not unclean
- Protection – God gave favor in the overseer’s eyes
- Persistence – 10 day test period
- Faith – just vegetables, no questions (doubt is not faith IS sin)
- Test – positions (standards) will be tested
vs. 17-21
- Blessing – 10 times better
- Influence – comes to those who stick by convictions
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