Figs with Consequences

Pastor Jamie Self - 10/19/2025

This sermon draws a vivid comparison between two baskets of figs seen in Jeremiah’s vision—one filled with good figs, the other with rotten ones—to symbolize two groups of God's people: those who submitted to God's discipline through exile and those who rejected it. Pastor Jamie explains that God's discipline, while painful, is an act of mercy designed to restore His people, give them a new heart, and deepen their knowledge of Him. The core message highlights that enduring suffering with humility can be a redemptive path toward knowing God's justice and His kindness.
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Weekly Reflection

“God regards us as good—and makes us good”
God’s discipline is never random. It is redemptive. In Jeremiah 24, two baskets of figs show us two kinds of people. Some submit to God's painful correction. Others reject it and try to escape discomfort. Pastor Jamie reminded us that even when consequences come from our own rebellion, they can become the very path God uses to soften our hearts, restore our relationship with Him, and help us see His kindness in the midst of pain. What if the hardship you're facing right now is not God turning away, but His mercy drawing you closer?

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This Week’s Challenge:
Heart Check: Where in your life are you resisting God's discipline rather than receiving it as His kindness? Practice Step: Name a recent hardship or consequence you’ve faced. Spend 10 minutes in prayer asking, “Lord, how are You using this to make me new?” Write down what He reveals.

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-25:14