CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

LAMENTATIONS

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Name the author of the book of Lamentations.
• Identify to whom the book of Lamentations was written.
• State the purpose for the book of Lamentations.
• Write the Key Verses of the book of Lamentations from memory.
• State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Lamentations.

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Jeremiah

TO WHOM: Jews who were captive in Babylon

PURPOSE: To produce repentance necessary for spiritual restoration.

KEY VERSES: Lamentations 3:22-23

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: God is faithful in both judgment and mercy.

MAIN CHARACTER: Jeremiah

OUTLINE

I. The condition of Jerusalem: Lamentations 1:1-22

Note the following verses of indictment: Lamentations 1:1,3,8,9,17