How the Narrative of Exile Serves as Both a Warning and a Promise of Restoration The biblical narrative of exile stands as one of the most profound theological themes in Scripture. It captures the consequences of sin, rebellion, and disobedience while simultaneously offering hope for repentance, divine mercy, and ultimate…
4 How Does the Exile of Israel and Judah Reinforce the Theme of Divine Justice Tempered with Mercy? Keywords: Exile of Israel and Judah, divine justice, divine mercy, Babylonian captivity, covenant, prophets, repentance, restoration, biblical theology The stories of the Exile of Israel and Judah are among the most powerful…
6 Why 2 Kings Concludes with Hope Even After Judgment and Exile, God’s Covenant Promises Remain Enduring Keywords: 2 Kings conclusion, hope after exile, covenant promises, Judah exile, God’s faithfulness, prophetic hope, Restoration, remnant theology, enduring covenant, biblical theology The book of 2 Kings ends on a note that can seem surprising at…