Jeremiah and Lamentations

Written By Karon Kagan

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Call to Worship: Psalm 13

Reflection Questions:

  1. Psalm 13 is a Psalm of Lament. Read it aloud, then think of 3-5 people who are suffering and pray this over them.

  2. Jeremiah is often called the “weeping prophet” as he wept over the downfall of his nation. Why are tears an important aspect of ministry to others?

  3. While Jeremiah ministered, he witnessed his people deported to Babylon. Read part of his letter in Jeremiah 29:4-14. How are these instructions helpful ethical instructions for the church today?

  4. One of the most significant visions that Jeremiah was given was in 31:31-34. God is promising a new covenant to take the place of the one in Deuteronomy 5:1-4. Read both of those passages and consider the revolutionary revelation God gave Jeremiah.

  5. Now read Hebrews 8. What Jeremiah saw in 31:31-34 came true in Jesus! What does this mean for us?

  6. Let’s go to Jeremiah’s book of mourning over the fall of Jerusalem: Lamentations. Read 3:16-26. How does Jeremiah’s response to suffering help us in regards to our suffering or the suffering of those around us?

  7. If you’re in a group, split off in groups of 2-3 to close in prayer with the following prayer prompts:

    1. Is there an area of your life where you feel like you’re in exile or out of place? Lament that. Be honest about how hard it is.

    2. In giving the new covenant, God promised to write the law on their minds. What do you need God to write on your thoughts?

Daily Scripture Reading

Explore GodStory OurStory in the readings this week.

Jun 15 Song 1-4, Ps 11

Jun 16 Song 5-8, Ps 12

Jun 17 Jer 1-3, Ps 13

Jun 18 Jer 4-6, Ps 14

Jun 19 Jer 7-9, Ps 15

Jun 20 Jer 10-13, Ps 16

Jun 21 Jer 14-17, Ps 17

Karon Kagan
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