Lamentations is a confronting book, showing us the seriousness of rebellion against God. It spares no detail in revealing the radical sinfulness of sin and its awful consequences. But it also points beyond itself to the mercy of the God of the new covenant in Christ who, despite everything, fulfills God’s covenant promises to His people, wayward though they are.
Lamentations is applicable at all times and in all places because of how it relates to the covenant developments that continue to touch all believers. Out of the smoking ruins came cries of lamentation and confession, and the daring hope of restoration. The book of Lamentations shows that God is a fierce enemy to those who trample on His word and despise his grace. But he is also rich in mercy and unfailingly faithful to his covenant promises. Somewhere, somehow, restoration will come.
This Sunday we will look at 5 lessons we can learn from the book of Lamentations.