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The Bible Study Reading Plan

DAY 175 OF 365

LAMENTATIONS


AUTHOR:

The author of Lamentations is considered anonymous, but the majority of scholars attribute it to Jeremiah.


DATE:
Lamentations was written at the beginning of exile around 586-580 BC.


AUDIENCE:
Lamentations was written to his fellow Jewish people in exile.


REASON:
Jeremiah wrote to express his deep sorrow over the destruction of Jerusalem.


THEME:
Sorrow over Jerusalem and the compassion of God.


KEY VERSE:
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (3:22-23 ESV)


SPLIT:
Destruction of Jerusalem (1), The Anger of the Lord (2), The Lord's Comfort (3), Past vs Present (4), Prayer for Forgiveness (5)


KEY WORDS:

Sin, Anger, Transgressions, Zion

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The Bible Study Reading Plan

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