“And it shall come to pass, after that I have plucked them out I will return, and have compassion on them, and will bring them again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his land. And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, saying, The LORD lives; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people” ( vv.12-16).
This shows us that God is truly compassionate, longsuffering, and not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Even though Judah and Israel both broke their covenant with the LORD and followed after the gods of other nations, and will have hard times ahead for them for 70 years, God will still have compassion on them, and bring them back again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his land. Even those who led His people astray into worshiping other gods (Baal), IF they will learn the ways of His people and swear by His name.
This is great encouragement for all who hope and pray for their prodigals. If idol worshippers and corrupt Jewish leaders can be redeemed, so can everyone who calls on the name of the LORD.
The Truth: As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame (Isaiah 28:16). For there is no difference between Jew or Gentile – the same LORD is LORD of all and richly blesses all who call upon Him, for, everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.” (Romans 10:11-13)
This shows us that God is truly compassionate, longsuffering, and not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Even though Judah and Israel both broke their covenant with the LORD and followed after the gods of other nations, and will have hard times ahead for them for 70 years, God will still have compassion on them, and bring them back again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his land. Even those who led His people astray into worshiping other gods (Baal), IF they will learn the ways of His people and swear by His name.
This is great encouragement for all who hope and pray for their prodigals. If idol worshippers and corrupt Jewish leaders can be redeemed, so can everyone who calls on the name of the LORD.
The Truth: As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame (Isaiah 28:16). For there is no difference between Jew or Gentile – the same LORD is LORD of all and richly blesses all who call upon Him, for, everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.” (Romans 10:11-13)
