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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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We should learn to lament our disobedience and consequences we faced now. As we get separated from God. We long for Him and He is our only hope, drawing closer to Him by repentance is what we should do.
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It is the prophet lamenting over what was lost
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The prophet Jeremiah laments over Jerusalem’s disobedience and those consequences that occurred as a result of their disobedience.
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The human life is full of highs and lows but our anchor must be in God. Trust God’s plan for my life.
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Lamentations was written into a tragic season in the History of Judah. The City of Jerusalem is destroyed, the people are going into captivity, and Lamentations are the recorded feelings of Jeremiah as he witnesses these events. It is a realisit c view of life as it captures the raw emotional responses of a man who was undergoing significant trial, and experiencing significant pain, and thereofre there are touchpoints for the People of God in each generation. Similarly within the book of Lamentations are strong rays of hope based upon the Mercy and Steadfat love of God for His People. Again this presents a vision of hope for those undergoing significant trial in every generation.