Monthly Archives: June 2011

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 3:1-20

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen Think of when you have experienced affliction? What has been your response? What images depict the effects of God’s wrath (focus on the verbs)? Jeremiah writes about the misery of his people. It is … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 3 questions

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Mark Shields

Make use of the question(s) below as you study: Passage Lookup – Read or Listen Lamentations 3:1-20 Think of when you have experienced affliction? What has been your response? What images depict the effects of God’s wrath (focus on the … 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 →

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Lamentations 1:1-11

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Mark Shields

In what areas of life do you tend to ignore the consequences of unethical behavior? Why? Which do you excuse in others? Why? Jerusalem collapsed when the Babylonian army devastates her in 586 BC. The leaders had not heeded Jeremiah’s … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 1-2 questions

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Mark Shields

Question(s) to be used to stimulate thought in each block of reading below: Lamentations 1:1-11 Passage Lookup – Read or Listen In what areas of life do you tend to ignore the consequences of unethical behavior? Why? Which do you excuse in … Continue reading →

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Lamentations

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mark Shields

I’ve completed my journey through the book of Jeremiah. Lamentations is the sequel to the book of Jeremiah. It portrays the capture and destruction of Jerusalem. Many times our greatest enemy is ourselves. We need to make war against anger, … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 52

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen Jeremiah had a message and a role in God’s plan. What is your place and purpose in God’s plan for today’s world? Jeremiah’s purpose was to communicate the need to change course and to … Continue reading →