Stefan Johnson 4-14-2024 | When Grace Is Withheld: Understanding Divine Discipline

If God is loving, why does He allow suffering so severe? Lamentations 4 confronts this question head-on. Through the poet’s vivid imagery of Jerusalem’s destruction, we see the tragic consequences of a people who turned away from their God—and a God who could no longer withhold judgment.

In this sermon, Stefan Johnson guides us through the sobering realities of God’s justice. But rather than leave us in despair, Lamentations 4 opens a deeper understanding: God's punishment is not random or cruel—it is righteous, measured, and ultimately redemptive.

This message brings clarity to the character of God and offers a warning we dare not ignore. If you’ve ever questioned why judgment comes—or struggled with the idea of a holy God executing wrath—this message helps bridge the gap between holiness and hope.