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!