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Before and after jerusalem fell the first time
- 1. Before and After Jerusalem Fell the First Time Lessons from Jeremiah and Lamentations
- 2. 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
- 3. 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!
- 4. 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
- 5. 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?