The Field of Inheritance

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Introduction: Historical Background:

• During the siege of Jerusalem (v.1-2)
• During the imprisonment of Jeremiah (v.3)
• Facing the end of the kingdom (v.4-5)

I.           THE FIELD WAS HIS RIGHT OF REDEMPTION (32:7-8)

A.      His Right by Reason of Family Relationship

B.      A Picture of the Inheritance which is our Right

1.       Because of our entry into the family of God by salvation (Romans 8:32; Ephesians 2:10)

2.       That for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:12)

II.          THERE SEEMED TO BE GOOD REASONS NOT TO BUY

A.        Jeremiah was in Prison (32:3)

B.        Jeremiah had No Family (Jeremiah 16:2)

C.        The Whole Land Would be Destroyed (v.4-5)

D.        There are Always Good Reasons Not to Redeem Your Inheritance

1.         Not a convenient season (Acts 24:25)

2.         Other things to take care of first (Luke 14:17-20)

3.         Enjoying life too much now (Luke 12:16-21)

III.        HE BOUGHT IT TO PLEASE THE LORD (32:8)

A.        To Do His Will (Acts 9:6)

B.        To Bring Him Glory (1Corinthians 1:31)

C.        To Give Him Pleasure (Revelation 4:11)

IV.       HE BOUGHT IT ACCORDING TO THE DEED (32:10-11)

A.        Sealed (Psalm 119:89); it was secure

B.        Open (2Timothy 3:16); meant to be understood

C.        In an Earthen Vessel (v.14); we take the word to others in our own earthen vessels (2Corinthians 4:17)

V.        HE BOUGHT IT IN THE SIGHT OF WITNESSES (32:10)

A.        The Father and Son

B.        The Angels (1Peter 1:12)

C.        The Saints (Hebrews 12:1)

VI.       HE PAID THE REQUIRED PRICE FOR THE FIELD (32:9)

A.        He Paid an Exact Amount of 17 Shekels

1.       Abraham paid 400 shekels for the cave of Machpeleh (Genesis 23:9-16)

2.       David paid 50 shekels for the threshingfloor and oxen of Araunah (2Samuel 24:24)

3.       The price of 17 shekels for the field in Anathoth seems low and odd

a.      It was a time when the country was disintegrating

b.      Jeremiah was in prison in Jerusalem

c.      Perhaps it was all he could afford

B.      We Must Pay the Full Amount for our Inheritance

1.       We must count the cost (Luke 14:27-30)

2.       We must deny ourselves (Luke 9:23)

3.       We must become a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1)

VII.     IT WAS PRESERVED BY GOD’S PROMISE (32:15)

A.        The Promise of Future Inheritance (Jeremiah 32:43-44)

B.        The Promise to the Grace Age Believer (1Peter 1:4)

Conclusion:

• Missionary couple returning from a life-long service in Africa. The man was jealous of the reception President Teddy Roosevelt received in returning from a big game hunt in Africa until the Lord impressed him, “But you’re not home yet!”
• Obadiah 1:17 – “But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.”