2 Chronicles 35:25 states that Jeremiah composed sad songs about the death of King Josiah; these songs were recorded in the Book of Laments and were still sung by choirs after the Babylonian captivity. But the Songs of Lamentations are about the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. and its aftermath. Jeremiah was obviously a very gifted individual.
- The New Living Translation gives us a great outline of the book by titling each chapter.
- 1A. Sorrow in Jerusalem. 1:1-22
- 2A. God’s anger at sin. 2:1-22
- 3A. Hope in the Lord’s faithfulness. 3:1-66
- 4A. God’s anger satisfied. 4:1-22
- 5A. Prayer for restoration. 5:1-22
Key Verses: “Yet I date to hope when I remember this; the faithful love of the Lord never ends! Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him’.” 3:21-24 NLT.