All our enemies open their mouths against us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Lamentations 3:46? 2. How does Lamentations 3:46 reflect the consequences of turning from God? 3. What lessons can we learn from the mockery faced in Lamentations 3:46? 4. How does Lamentations 3:46 connect with Jesus' experiences in the Gospels? 5. How can we respond biblically to mockery, as seen in Lamentations 3:46? 6. What steps can we take to remain faithful amidst ridicule, as in Lamentations 3:46? 7. What does Lamentations 3:46 reveal about the enemies of Jerusalem? 8. How does Lamentations 3:46 reflect the theme of suffering in Lamentations? 9. Why is the imagery of "mouths open against us" significant in Lamentations 3:46? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Lamentations 3? 11. How do we reconcile Psalm 83:4's call to wipe out Israel with God's promises of protection in other passages like Genesis 12:3? 12. If Jesus taught love for enemies (Matthew 5:44), why does Psalm 109 appear to endorse the exact opposite stance? 13. (Psalm 44:9-10) Why would a supposedly omnipotent and loving God suddenly reject His people and allow them to be defeated in battle? 14. Why does Psalm 79 place sole blame on invading nations without acknowledging Israel's own possible role in its downfall? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the historical context of Jerusalem's fall enhance our comprehension of Lamentations 3:46?2. In what ways can the experiences of Jeremiah and the Israelites inform our response to personal suffering and mockery today? 3. How do the themes of suffering and hope in Lamentations connect with the life and teachings of Jesus in the New Testament? 4. What practical steps can we take to support others in our community who are facing mockery or persecution? 5. How can we cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty when we feel overwhelmed by the actions of our "enemies"?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? Links Lamentations 3:46 NIVLamentations 3:46 NLT Lamentations 3:46 ESV Lamentations 3:46 NASB Lamentations 3:46 KJV Lamentations 3:46 Commentaries Bible Hub |



