Megillat Eicha begins in verse 11: “All her people are sighing...” as the prophet laments the dreadful starvation that gripped the nation. Utterly consumed with hunger they exchanged handfuls of gold for tiny morsels of bread. Blinded by their insatiable quest for physical subsistence they lost sight of life’s meaning and purpose altogether. In studying this verse, you’ll also discover the non-literal modern alter-ego of this condition, and how this mournful prophesy actually provides insight, encouragement and inspiration to help us refocus our lives today.
Megillat Eicha 1:15 - Part 13 "Troublesome Timing" Jeremiah mournfully bewails the crushing of heroic defenders, leaving the innocent maidens defenceless before the bestial...
Megillat Eicha 1:16 - Part 14 "Weeping Eyes" Verse 16 presents Jerusalem crying bitterly over the savage suffering and brutal, bloody destruction of her...
This text-based class on Megillat Eicha focuses on verse 6 of the first chapter.