When your world is shattered…

I. There Is Grief To Express, 1:1-7; 3:1-10

1. The City Weeps, 1-7

2. The Prophet Weeps, 16; 2:11.

II. There Is A Hope To Examine, 3:20-30.

“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lam. 3:22-24, RSV)

1. I will declare My hope – What?

2. I will defend my Hope – Why?

III. There Is An Invitation To Extend, 3:40-42.

1. Examine

2. Return

3. Confess