Lamentations

Lamentations


Explain the historical background and purpose of the prophet: Jeremiah wrote this book soon after Jerusalem’s fall to Babylon in 586 BC. With heart-felt agony he wrote this poem to express his nation’s grief. SourceView.

What does this book show about the character and nature of God? There is despair–but there is hope! There is repentance–but there is also renewal! Yes, the failure is there, but God’s wonderful character shows through. "Yes, the Lord has vanquished Israel like an enemy. He has destroyed her palaces . . . He had brought unending sorrow and tears upon beautiful Jerusalem. Lam. 2:5. But that’s not the end of the story . . .

What does the book show about God’s redemptive plan for mankind? "But it is the Lord who did just as He planned. He has fulfilled the promises of disaster he made long ago. . . Lam 2:17. "But Lord, You remain the same forever! Your throne continues from generation to generation. Restore us, O Lord, and bring us back to You again!" Lam 5:19. The Lord has a plan and it’s not to forsake the nation forever.