The Daughter of Zion Cast Down

THE DAUGHTER OF ZION CAST DOWNTEXT: Lamentations 2:1-22SUMMARY: Although the sin of the nations brings the judgment of God upon the world, the righteousness of Christ brings eternal blessings on God’s people.I. THE SIN OF THE NATIONS BRINGS THE JUDGMENT OF GOD UPON THE WORLD. A. The Kingly Office Failed Because of Sin.B. The Priestly Office Failed Because of Sin.C. The Prophetic Office Failed Because of Sin.—Their ways were not God’s ways. —Their words were not God’s words.II. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST BRINGS ETERNAL BLESSINGS ON GOD’S PEOPLE. A. Christ Will Reign as the Perfect King.B. Christ will Minister as the Perfect High Priest.C. Christ will Speak as God’s “Great Prophet.”