The Divided Kingdom

AI Brad and Bitsy

Brad and Bitsy discuss the 500 year collapse of the Kingdom of Israel presented ib a God Story talk from June Hawkins, which illustrates "God’s love as judgment".

During this long collapse, God raised up prophets to act as His "mouthpieces". These figures, including Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, were often unpopular because they challenged the people's sin and disobedience.

Hosea's marriage to an unfaithful wife served as a living demonstration of Israel’s unfaithfulness to God.

Isaiah warned of judgment while also promising a future Messiah.

Jeremiah witnessed and recorded the final days of the Southern Kingdom and the destruction of Jerusalem.

Judgment as an Act of Love

500 years is like Henry VIII and the present day. Ultimately, the Northern Kingdom fell to Assyria, and the Southern Kingdom was taken into exile in Babylon.

Watch or listen to the whole talk!