Lamentations 3:35
to deny a man justice before the Most High,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Lamentations 3:35?

2. How does Lamentations 3:35 emphasize God's justice in our daily lives?

3. What actions can prevent "denying a man justice" in our communities today?

4. How does Lamentations 3:35 connect with God's justice in Deuteronomy 32:4?

5. In what ways can we advocate for justice as described in Lamentations 3:35?

6. How can we ensure we are not complicit in "denying a man justice"?

7. What does Lamentations 3:35 reveal about God's justice and fairness?

8. How does Lamentations 3:35 challenge our understanding of divine sovereignty?

9. Why is the oppression of justice significant in Lamentations 3:35?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Lamentations 3?

11. Psalm 35 - Does the Psalm's tone of retribution conflict with New Testament teachings about forgiveness?

12. If Jesus taught love for enemies (Matthew 5:44), why does Psalm 109 appear to endorse the exact opposite stance?

13. Why does the text (Job 42:10-17) fail to address the moral or scientific implications of Job receiving new children as though they replaced the ones he lost?

14. How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God as "the Most High" influence our view of justice?

2. In what ways can we actively participate in bringing justice to those who are oppressed in our communities?

3. How does the theme of justice in Lamentations 3:35 connect with the call to act justly in Micah 6:8?

4. What are some modern examples of denying justice, and how can Christians respond biblically?

5. How can we find comfort in God's justice when we see injustice prevailing in the world?1. How does the writer of Lamentations 3 depict his suffering?

2. What does the author mean when he says God has blocked his prayers?

3. What can we learn from the shift in tone midway through the chapter?

4. How does the author describe God's love, mercy, and faithfulness?

5. Why do you think the author chooses to remember God's mercies while in affliction?

6. What does this chapter teach about waiting on God's salvation? How can this be applied in your life?

7. How does the author justify God's affliction and grief?

8. What does Lamentations 3 teach about personal and collective responsibility in sin?

9. How does the author's call to self-examination challenge you in your personal walk with God?

10. How can you relate to the author's plea for justice and deliverance?

11. In what ways does Lamentations 3 encourage the practice of lament in the face of suffering?

12. How does this chapter address the balance of divine justice and mercy?

13. What steps can you take to cultivate a heart of repentance as exemplified in this chapter?

14. How would you apply the lessons from Lamentations 3 during a season of personal suffering or despair?

15. How does remembering God's faithfulness and mercy daily (as in verse 23) impact your perspective on daily challenges?

16. Can you share a time when you felt your prayers were blocked? How did you overcome that season?

17. How can Lamentations 3 guide your prayers during a time of personal or societal injustice?

18. How can we use the lessons from Lamentations 3 to offer hope to someone in a difficult situation?

19. In the light of Lamentations 3, how would you react to a friend attributing their suffering to God's punishment?

20. How can you, in your present situation, relate to the oscillation between despair and hope presented in Lamentations 3?

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