Jun 16, 2004 · MESSAGE STATEMENT: The resolution of the tensions of individuals (Naomi and Ruth) and of the nation Israel is accomplished by YHWH through ...

A sovereign YHWH, moved to compassion by Israel's moaning (not repentance) uses unlikely people (judges) by worldly human standards, in unlikely circumstances ...

(931 BC) Rehoboam was king of Judah in the south and Jeroboam was king Israel in the north. Jeroboam is thinking to himself that he will lose power if people ...

Hosea was a prophet who lived and prophesied just before the destruction of Israel in 722 BC. He preached to the northern kingdom. Throughout the book you will ...