In this sobering yet hope-filled Bible study, Ralph Drollinger walks through the book of Lamentations—a dirge for Jerusalem, and a warning for every nation whose believers drift from God's commands.

The study reveals how disobedience, idolatry, exploitation of the innocent, and apathy toward Israel can trigger divine judgment—especially when such behaviors characterize a nation's believers. Yet, even in judgment, God remains full of compassion, offering hope, forgiveness, and restoration to those who repent.

Key insights include:

• Why God judges nations based on the actions of believers
• How the American church today parallels ancient Judah
• The importance of supporting Israel
• The portrait of Christ revealed in Lamentations

This episode equips public servants and Christian leaders with biblical clarity and spiritual urgency.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction: The Cry of Lamentations
04:15 – Why God Judges a Nation’s Believers
10:30 – Idolatry: The Syncretism of American Religion
17:45 – Disobedience in the Midst of Prosperity
24:00 – Exploitation and the Shedding of Innocent Blood
29:15 – National Attitude Toward Israel
35:00 – The Role of Jeremiah and the Date of Lamentations
39:50 – Historical and Theological Themes
48:40 – God’s Compassion and Hope
52:00 – America’s Warning and the Call to Repentance
56:00 – Final Encouragement to Christian Leaders