In Darkness (Volume 1): Verse By Verse notes on Jeremiah and Lamentations (book 1 of 2)

Jeremiah's work of prophesyis a marvel of poetic expressionmixed with tragic history.He wrote to a nation hopelessly in denialabout the doom upon them.Judah's persistent sins will result in conquestand eventual destruction by Babylon,but no one wants to listen to the prophet's warnings.Instead, false prophets have lied to the people,promsing that all would be well.With each lie, and each insistence on sin,Jeremiah's consternation turns to frustrationand bitter sadness, mirroring the emotions of God.This first volume, covering the first thirty-one chapters,offers a full picture of the tragic state of Judahwhile also occasionally mentioningthe promise of hope beyond the gloom...Read more