Lamentations - Part 1
2 Kings 25:1-30
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. Hebrews 12:6
“It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.” John 9:3
“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” - C.S. Lewis
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
When you receive unexpected bad news, what is your instinctive reaction: Problem solving? Shutting down? Blaming yourself? Blaming others? Distraction? Prayer? Something else?
READ 2 KINGS 25:1-30
Don’t Waste Your Suffering: Is there a current hardship in your life where you’ve mostly been asking, “How do I get out of this?” instead of, “What might God be teaching me through this?” What would it look like to shift your heart posture to learn from and receive the Lord’s loving discipline?
Sin Is More Serious Than We Think: Are there any “small” compromises in your life that you’ve begun to tolerate or justify? Why do we tend to assume those won’t lead anywhere serious?
Shallow vs. Deep Faith: If a major pillar of stability in your life (health, finances, reputation, relationships) were shaken, what would that reveal about the depth of your faith? What practices are currently deepening your faith?
Hope in the Rubble: Where in your life does it feel like something has burned down or been lost? How does remember that God was still working even in Judah’s exile help you interpret your own story?
Fear & Love: How does seeing God’s discipline in 2 Kings 25 challenge or reshape the way you think about his love? What would it mean both to fear Him and trust Him more deeply?