In this message, Stephen reflects on God's first address to Israel through the prophet Jeremiah, emphasizing God's deep love and heartbreak over Israel's backsliding. He highlights how God remembered Israel's initial love and devotion during their deliverance from Egypt, describing them as the "kindness of thy youth" and "holiness unto Jehovah." Despite their weaknesses and murmuring, God cherished their love and considered them His firstfruits, the apple of His eye. However, Israel gradually fell away, forsaking God's living waters for broken systems that could not satisfy, symbolizing their reliance on worldly powers like Egypt and Assyria instead of trusting in God alone. Stephen warns that this spiritual backsliding leads to discipline from God, who out of love chastens His people to bring them back. Yet, God's heart remains tender; He promises that if they return, He will forgive and receive them, regardless of their past rebellion. The core message urges believers to remember their first love for God, avoid reliance on empty systems, and respond to God's loving discipline with repentance. Stephen concludes with a call for self-examination, prayer, and renewed devotion, emphasizing that God's desire is for His people to return to Him in love and obedience.

Outline of Main Points

God's remembrance of Israel's first love and devotion during their deliverance from Egypt.
The decline of love and the backsliding of Israel, turning to vanity and false gods.
The spiritual significance of forsaking God's living waters and relying on broken systems.
God's discipline as an expression of His love, meant to bring repentance.
God's tender promise of forgiveness and acceptance upon genuine return.
Call for believers to remember their first love, avoid reliance on worldly systems, and respond to God's discipline with humility and repentance.

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