LAMENTATIONS 3:1-26

1. Jeremiah in experiencing terrible anguish says, “I hurt!” (v.1-18)
   • How badly was Jeremiah hurting? (2:11-12; 3:48)
   • Why is it so important for us to take our anguish to God in prayer?
2. Jeremiah, still in terrible anguish says, “I remember!” (v.19-21)
   • Besides his past trials, what else does Jeremiah remember?
   • Besides our past trials, what else do we need to be remembering?
3. Because Jeremiah remembers, he has hope in God’s steadfast love (v.21-24).
   • Why is it so important for us to remember the steadfast love of God?
   • What will help us better remember God’s steadfast love?
   • How can we become a people who are typified by hope?
4. The LORD is good to those who hope in Him and seek Him (v.25).
   • Why must hoping in the LORD lead to sincerely seeking Him?
   • What will happen in our lives when we truly hope and diligently seek?
5. It is good to quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD (v.26).
   • Why is waiting quietly better than complaining?
   • In terrible anguish, where will we find strength to wait quietly for God?

Call to Action: In times of anguish to quietly wait for God’s steadfast love.