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Why was the book of Lamentations given that title? In what way does this express a realistic view of life?
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Lamentations represents Jeremiah’s lament that the people of Israel were disobedient to God and that Jerusalem was destroyed.
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It was given that title because it was the lament of Jeremiah the prophet over the sins of his people. This expresses realistic view of life because we are constantly sinning and in need of deliverance. We as men and women will fail God and are in need of his mercy and his grace and unfailing love.
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Lamentation is about the deep suffering and spiritual sadness of Israelites. This book reflects the realistic view of life because we still experience suffering because of sin, however, we have a living hope in Jesus Christ and God’s characteristics and attributes that He is the God who sees us and He will never leave us nor forsake us. He is faithful forevermore.