Tag Archives: Christianity

Lamentations 3:40-66

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage – Read or Listen When have you recently heard God say, “Do not fear!”? What has been your response? In this passage, we get images of a nation in a dire predicament. The only way out is to examine … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 3:21-39

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen Account for the change in mood at verse 21. On what basis is there hope for restoration? What is required to experience it? Remembering the goodness of God in the past gives hope for … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 2:14-22

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen What has happened to the Lord’s chosen people? What is particularly devastating about the slaughter and deportation of the youth (See verse 1:18 and 2:21)? This passage helps us to understand the consequences of … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 2:1-13

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen What are the consequences of the adult’s actions for their children? How do you live for your children’s sake? In this passage, the Lord, the ancient defender of Israel, has given up his people … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 1:12-22

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen What can those who observe the grieving woman learn from her sorrow? What images show the extent of the suffering? Jerusalem is represented as a grieving woman in this passage. After reading, one should … Continue reading →