The Book of Lamentations
A Israel has been captured (1:1-11). The Terrible Description
B Israel has been betrayed (by friends) and defeated (by enemies)(1:12-22)
C God has poured out His anger (2:1-8). Enough is Enough!
D Everyone is suffering (2:9-12). Princes, Mothers, Maidens, & Children
E Israel needs to cry out to God (2:13-22)
F Jeremiah’s pain of God afflicting him (3:1-20)
G God’s great love (3:21-32)
F’ God doesn’t enjoy afflicting people (3:33-39)
E’ Jeremiah’s need to cry out to God (3:40-66)
D’ Everyone is suffering (4:1-10). Princes, Mothers, Maidens, & Children
C’ God has caused His anger to be poured out (4:11-16). Enough is Enough!
B’ Israel has been betrayed and defeated by their friends (4:17-22)
A’ Israel has been captured (5:1-22). The Prayer for Deliverance!