Before and After Jerusalem Fell the First TimeLessons from Jeremiah and

Lamentations

Jerusalem Quit Listening

• Jeremiah pleaded: “I cannot hold my peace”-Jer.4:19-22– “They are wise to do evil, but to do good they have

no knowledge”-Jer.4:22b– They refused to go back to God’s “old paths” –ch.6– They tuned out God’s prophets and turned against

them– They could not “endure sound doctrine” -1

Tim.4:1-4

The Babylonian Invasion

• Jerusalem afterwards– Lamenting the destroyed city – Lam.1:1– There was no good future, just memories of how

it used to be – 1:7 (What could have been).– “She did not consider her destiny”-1:9– It had been called “The joy of the whole earth” -

2:15• But, not any more!

What Can Be Done Now?

• Pour out your heart to God– Pray like never before -2:19

• Let us search out and examine our ways, and turn back to the Lord – 3:40,41

• “Turn us back to you, O Lord,• “Renew our days as of old” –Lam.5:15-22

The Glory Days Can Return

• We can build up the glory of the Lord’s house here

• One spiritual stone at a time• The glory can return when the glory of God is

inside YOU• If the glory has departed, who is responsible?