The Parts are four:
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I. God’s judgments towards the Jews, and grace towards the elect, Chapters 1; 2: in which are:
1. The judgments of Judah and Israel denounced: chapter 1.
2. The causes of the judgment: chapter 2:1-11.
3. A promise made to the elect: chapter 2:12, 13.
II. The punishment of the people and the erection of a better kingdom, Chapters 3:1-4:7: in which are:
1. The sins and punishments of the nobles: chapter 3.
2. The erection of a better Kingdom: chapter 4:1-7.
III. Judgment against Jerusalem, Chapters 4:8-5:15: in which are:
1. An explanation for the judgment: chapter 4:8, 9.
2. Things following upon deliverance: chapters 4:10-5:1.
3. The Kingdom of Messiah: chapter 5:2-15.
IV. Dispute with the people, Chapters 6; 7: in which are:
1. A complaint concerning injuries: chapter 6.
2. The impenitence of the people (verses 1-6): chapter 7:1-6.
3. The consolation of the Church: chapter 7:7-20.