Sermon by Pastor David Prince

1. What? Shock and Grief (Lamentations 1:1-7)
Lamentations 1:1b-7
 No Power (reversal) – 1:b
 No Friends (desertion) – 1:2
 No Rest (servitude) – 1:3
 No Joy (sadness) – 1:4
 No Freedom (bondage) – 1:5
 No Strength (fear) – 1:6
 No Testimony (regret) – 1:7

2. Why? Willful Sin (Lamentations 1:8-11)
Lamentations 1:8b-11
Willful Sin Brings …
 Dishonor – 1:8b
 Despair – 1:9
 Defilement – 1:10
 Desperation – 1:11

3. Why? God’s Chastisement (Lamentations 1:12-17)

4. Who? The Righteous Lord (Lamentations 1:18-22)