The Vision of Jonadab

Jeremiah 35

A muti-generational vision

Jeremiah and the RechabitesJeremiah 35

Moses and JethroExodus

Rechab the Scribe1 Chronicles 2:55

Jehu and Jonadab2 Kings 10:15

Jeremiah and the RechabitesJeremiah 35

What was Jonadab’s Vision?

• No alcohol

• Live in tents

• Don’t become a farmer or vinedresser

• Be sober

• Be mobile

• Be a flexible tradesman

Why be like this?

The Babylonian Capture JerusalemJeremiah 40

Why?

Because the destru

ction of Judah (th

e

southern Kingdom) was im

minent.

The Walls of Jerusalem RebuiltNehemiah

Does your vision make a

difference?

Jonathan Edwards:  Born 1703

Married a Godly woman.Out of 1400 descendant in 150 years -

300 clergymen - some missionaries and theological professors.

100 professors.100 attorneys.

30 judges, 1 dean of a law school.

60 physicians, 1 dean of a medical school.

3 mayors of large cities.60 authors of fine classics.

14 presidents of universities.3 State Governors.

1 Controller of the US Treasury.1 Vice-President of the USA.

Max Jukes:  Born 1700

A non-believer, who married a woman of like character. She lacked principle, among other indecencies, including the occult. Of their 1200 descendants -310 were professional vagrants.440 wrecked their lives through debauchery.130 went to jail - 7 for murder, average sentence: 13 years.More than 600 became alcoholics.60 were habitual thieves.190 became public prostitutes.20 became tradesmen, 10 of whom learned their trade in prison.

What about your vision?

• Avoid debt• Detach from non-Christian society, but

constructively engage the lost society• Choose jobs/careers that enhance the family

and build the kingdom of God• Avoid the corruptions of big-city life• Abstain from drugs/alcohol• Conduct daily family worship• Limit television/movies/netflicks/etc.

Be a Man!Have a vision!He is coming

again!

Happy Father’s Day!