God called Jeremiah to stand firm in the middle of a crumbling culture. -1. God's spokesman, appointed by God. -v.4-10--2. God's message, illustrated by God. -v.11-16--3. God's prophet, accompanied by God. -v.17-19--Applying- Why did Jeremiah need not fear--What is the reason to be courageous- Deuteronomy 31-6-8-When does God's Word accomplish God's goal- Isaiah 55-10-11-How can we stand against our enemies- Ephesians 6-10-11