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Babylon's Condemnation
- Jeremiah's prophecy against Babylon has immediate and distant fulfillments.
- The immediate fulfillment was the Medo-Persian conquest, while the distant one points to an ultimate Babylon in Revelation.
Desperation in Lamentations
- Lamentations 4:10 describes compassionate women resorting to cannibalism during Jerusalem's siege.
- Josephus mentions similar events during the Roman siege, highlighting how suffering can push people to unimaginable acts.
Maintain Hope through Communication
- Never stop talking to God, especially during difficult times.
- Maintaining communication with God, through prayer and scripture, preserves hope even in despair.