Sermon Framework Jeremiah 6:16 Thus said the LORD, Stand you in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein… I. THE DENOMINATION. 1. "Old paths." Way of — (1) Obedience. (2) Worship. (3) Piety. 2. "Old," because — (1) Ordained from eternity. (2) Herein all the saints haw walked. (3) Tried, and found pleasant and profitable. II. THE DESPOT. "Good way." 1. A path may be "old," yet not "good"; this is both. 2. When may a path be called "good"? (1) When safe. (2) Direct. (3) Frequented. (4) Pleasant. (5) Firm and passable. III. THE DIRECTIONS. They who seek this path should bell. 1. Cautious in their observations. 2. Earnest in their inquiries. 3. Prompt in entering thereon. IV. THE DESTINATION. 1. In the journey many blessings of rest will be enjoyed, as contentment, satisfaction, cheerfulness, security. 2. Afterwards there will be fulness of rest: the path leads to eternal repose, happiness, glory. (Sermon Framework.) Parallel Verses KJV: Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. |
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