The books of Jeremiah and Lamentations document the fall of Jerusalem. Jeremiah narrates Jerusalem’s suffering and exile while Lamentations expresses grief in a deeply poetic song. Together, these books model how to shelter in God’s faithfulness, mercy, and loving promises no matter what happens in life.

     This 12-lesson study guide on the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations, designed for both individual and group study, provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in God’s precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation®. Begin your journey with a thorough introduction that details the authorship of Jeremiah and Lamentations, date of composition, first recipients, setting, purpose, central message, and key themes. The lessons then walk you through every portion from the books and include features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history.

     Enrich your biblical understanding of the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations, experience God’s love for you, and share his heart with others.