This Is the Way
Pastor Jamie Self - 8/17/2025
In “This Is the Way,” Pastor Jamie Self draws from Jeremiah 3–6 to explore the theme of repentance, restoration, and choosing God's way over our own. Using vivid illustrations—including a story about his dog Skeeter and a reference to the film Dumb and Dumber—Pastor Jamie emphasizes that God offers not just a chance but a guarantee of rest for our souls if we repent and walk in the "ancient path," the good way God has prepared. The message highlights that true repentance is not just a moment of confession, but an intentional turning from sin, breaking up spiritual “unplowed ground” to fully embrace the transformative grace of God.
Weekly Reflection
“There’s no joy without repentance. There’s no repentance unless you know that you’re in trouble... True repentance is not just in word. It is indeed”
We often find ourselves at a crossroads—faced with the tension between walking in God’s “ancient path” or following what feels right in the moment. Pastor Jamie’s story of Skeeter chasing danger despite warning offers a vivid mirror: how many times do we rush past God's commands for a fleeting desire? Jeremiah reminds us that the issue isn't ignorance—we know the way—but stubbornness. And yet, even in rebellion, God doesn’t just offer a chance of restoration. He guarantees rest—100%—if we repent and walk His way.
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This Week’s Challenge:
Identify one “unplowed ground” in your spiritual life—an area where sin has grown comfortable. This week, start the work of clearing it by bringing it to light with a trusted believer and asking God to help you walk the good way.
Scripture:
Jeremiah 3-6