The Prophet
Who was the writer of Lamentations?
Jeremiah
This was the reason the Israelites were overtaken.
They disobeyed God.
Name the two things Jeremiah taught the Isealites to do to become closer to God. Pay_______ and keep the _______.
Tithing, Sabbath
"When did all our lessons start to look like weapons pointed at my deepest hurt."
Taylor Swift
Where did Jeremiah live?
Jerusalem
What is the meaning of lament?
To mourn
Jeremiah says his eyes are worn out from doing this.
"The heart is more treacherous than anything else and is desperately wicked."
Jeremiah 17:9
Jeremiah was know as the ____________ prophet. (Lamentations 1:16, if you need help)
Weeping
List two things we tend to do instead of lamenting over our sin.
We minimize our sin
We blameshift or make excuses for our sin
We plan to try to find a way to “fix it” our selves
We complain to others, whine, or gossip
We get stuck and resign ourselves to ongoing sin
We are fearful by overwhelming shame
Why is it scary to confess sin? Name 3 things.
Answers vary
-fear
-shame
-pride
"Long were the nights when my days once revolved around you."
Taylor Swift
What did Jeremiah's message require of the people?
Repent, change, and alter their lives.
What book in the Bible comes before Lamentations.
Jeremiah
Who does God want to be his people?
The Israelites
"Lord, don't terrorize me! You alone are my hope in the day of disaster."
Jeremiah 17:17
This group was sent to destroy the temple and send the Israelites into exile.
The Babylonians
This was the year Jerusalem and the temple was destroyed. (Within 20 years)
586 B.C.
Where did the Lord say he would "write" the new covenant with Israel?
In their hearts
"When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight."
Jeremiah 15:16