Jeremiah 4, Chuck Smith teaching (C3000, 1985 to 1999)

Read as you listen: Chuck Smith on Jeremiah 4

Read the opening of his teaching

Let’s turn to Jeremiah 4 and continue our study through the Bible. In 3:22 the LORD called for backsliding children to return. “Return ye backsliding children and I will heal your backslidings.” Now the judgment of God that is coming has been prophesied.

If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the LORD, return unto me: and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove (4:1).

The idea behind it is that you must really return. If you will return, really return. Return with your whole heart. You remember that the LORD had complained of the fact that they had not turned to Him with their heart but only feigned and that was not acceptable to the LORD. If you will return, return and the promise of God, I will put away your sin and your abominations out of My sight and you will not be removed.