Indomitable Spokesperson for Deity - Prophet Jeremiah

by Reggie Howard

Overview

An engaging "life and times of Prophet Jeremiah," readers are taken back to the last decades of the nation of Judah. Kings, Priests, and "Prophets" drive them to oblivion, while Jeremiah wills them to survive. He is threatened and abused but never backs down, strengthened by his remarkable personal-relationship with the Living God. A true story of triumph and failure that will leave you inspired and looking for more. The first section of the book, "Stumbling onto the National Stage," transports readers to Jerusalem to observe three critical stages in the City's rise and fall. This backdrop shows how desperately the prophet was needed, whether anyone realized it or not. The second section, "Waves of Opposition," allows readers to witness the physical and emotional abuse inflicted on this indomitable man. Expect yourself to weep and be angered as you watch these events. But the courage, commitment, and strength of this man is an inspiration to behold. The third section, "Dialogues with Supreme Commander," details a remarkable 40-year "conversation" between God and his servant. These 10 dialogues are present in the book of Jeremiah, but overlooked in literature until now. This dynamic, interactive relationship is incredible. You will not walk away unmoved. The book concludes with 10 appendices, essays that illuminate more of the background and dynamics of the Book of Jeremiah.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543957402
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	276
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Reggie grew up anonymously in Chicago and Seattle as "one of the Howard boys." A quiet church-mouse without any interests or ambitions. This changed when adults and young people took a personal interest in him, opening his heart to the love and truth of the Living God.

He has since worked hard to return the favor to as many individuals as possible.

He first undertook the vigorous study of Biblical languages, exegesis, discourse analysis, linguistics, anthropology, and communication theory. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Multnomah University and a Masters from Columbia Evangelical Seminary, along with other supplemental studies.

Then in 1983 he moved to Papua New Guinea; teaching, preaching, and mentoring pastors and other ministry leaders. From remotest places in this wild land to institutions of highest learning, Reggie loves to communicate God's word with diverse groups of people.

Reggie got hooked on the person and book of Jeremiah and has dedicated this book to his wife Susan and their four children.

Table of Contents

Dedication 1

Preface 2

Indomitable Spokesperson for DEITY - Prophet Jeremiah 3

Three Parts of This Book 6

Prophet as Spokesperson 9

Qualities of a Good Spokesperson 10

Section 1 Stumbling onto the National Stage 11

Introduction - Stumbling 11

1 Two Visits to Jerusalem, 30 Years Apart 15

2 Drafted into His Service (The Call) 24

3 The First 18 Years 28

4 Horrible Catastrophe - Press Release 36

5 Funeral Speech 39

6 The Aftermath - Succession 44

7 Third Visit to Jerusalem, 20 Years Later 48

8 Walking, Speaking, Living on That Stage 52

Summary Conclusion to Stumbling 56

Section 2 Waves of Opposition 57

Introduction - Waves 57

1 His Early Naivety 60

2 Temple Mob Pacified 64

3 Broken Pot, Night in Stocks 71

4 Prophet on the Run - Burnt Scroll 78

5 Showdown of Two Prophets 83

6 Stuck in the Mud 86

7 Reluctant Landowner 90

8 Conclusion: Waves of Opposition 97

Section 3 Dialogues with Supreme Commander 101

Introduction - Dialogues 101

Conscripted into the Lord's Army Jer. 1:4-19 105

On-The-Job Training Jer. 3:6 - 6:30 114

Growing Deeper Jer. 7:1 - 10:25 130

Conspiracy Leading to Understanding and Empathy Jer. 11:1 - 12:17 142

Sharing in God's Greater Heart-Pain Jer. 14:1 - 15:21 150

Full, Unreserved Compliance Jer. 16:1 - 17:27 162

Wrestling in the Mud Jer. 18:1 - 20:18 170

Theaters of Operation - 24:1-10 183

An Adult Prayer Jer. 32 187

Choose Your Zip Code 195

Summary Conclusion 202

Recap of the Relationship 202

Conclusion 210

Appendices 212

What is Creative Nonfiction? 212

Clashing Value Systems - Western vs Majority World 215

Chronology of Events 221

Unwelcome Career Change 225

Jeremiah's Preferred Title for God 228

Key Phrase - Know Me 233

Two Sticky Issues: God's Weeping and a Conditional Future 236

Spokesperson's Social Concern 246

Of Metaphors and Wit 250

Spokesperson's Broad Interests 254

Afterword 258

Bibliography 259