The Distraught Prophet, (3:1-66).
A.
Chapter three is often referred to as the third Dirge or funeral poem.
1.
This is the response of the Prophet (Jeremiah) to the Destruction of Jerusalem.
2.
As a representative of the community the prophet laments God’s judgment upon him, yet expresses his hope in God and urges the nation to repent and confess their sins also praying for vengeance upon their enemies in view of their present suffering, 3:1-66.
B.
The Prophets Lament Over The City, (3:1-18). This is a Personal Suffering by The Prophet, as a representative of the people, and is Jeremiah’s personal lamentation over God’s judgment upon him, 3:1-18.
1.
Suffering at God’s Hand, 3:1-3.
2.
The Life of Suffering and Hardship, 3:4-7.
3.
Ineffective Prayers, 3:8.
4.
No Escape, 3:9-13.
5.
Total Humiliation, 3:14-15.
6.
Total Depression: 3:16-18.
C.
The Prophets Hopes For Both Grace And Repentance, (3:19-42) and he expresses his hope in God in the face of dark suffering, 3:20-42.
1.
He calls upon the Lord to Remember His Afflictions, 3:19.
2.
He has been humbled, 3:20.
3.
He has Hope Because of the Lord’s Loyal Love, 3:21-23.
4.
He remembers the Promise of Restoration through Yahweh, 3:24-38.
a.
Yahweh Inspires Hope, 3:24.
b.
Yahweh Is Good to a Seeker, 3:25.
c.
Suffering Can Be Good, 3:26-27.
d.
The Endurance of Suffering Is Necessary, 3:28-30.