The Lament

Sermon Outline

I.  On the escape from oppression (1a)
A.  Theories on the collection of psalms
B.  Arguments for the pilgrim psalms
II.  In the voice of oppression (1b-4)
A.  Confidence in God’s salvation (1b-2)
B.  Method of God’s salvation (3-4)
III. In the midst of oppression (5-7)
A.  Woe in Palestine (5)
B.  War and Peace (6-7)