Ep 57 Cover to Cover: Mercy, Justice, and the Coming King (Hosea, Jonah, Amos, Obadiah, Nahum, and cont in 2 Kings and Chronicles)

<p><strong>Synopsis: </strong></p><p>As we wrap up June&#39;s reading, we explore three themes that emerge from the Minor Prophets, and Israel&#39;s kings: the challenge of rejoicing in God&#39;s mercy for others, the hope found in God&#39;s justice, and the growing anticipation of the promised Messiah. Join us as we reflect on how these passages continue to shape our hearts and point us to Jesus.</p><p><strong>In this episode you will hear:</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>Jonah holds up a mirror:</strong> Why it&#39;s often easier to celebrate God&#39;s mercy for ourselves than for our enemies—and how God&#39;s grace challenges our hearts.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>God&#39;s anger reveals His love:</strong> The prophets show that God&#39;s judgment is never arbitrary; His wrath is directed at injustice, oppression, and sin, while His patience continually calls people to repentance.</li><li><strong>The promised King is coming:</strong> As Israel&#39;s kings continue to fail, the prophets point our eyes to the true Shepherd and Messiah, inviting us to live in hopeful expectation of King Jesus&#39; return.</li></ul><p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p><p>- <a href="tasteandseek.org/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Bible Reading Plan⁠⁠</p><p><strong>Connect with T+S!</strong></p><p>The Salt + Light Project starts in July!! I hope you&#39;ll join us! To see what we did in 2025, <a href="https://tasteandseek.org/the-salt-light-project/">⁠⁠please click here.⁠⁠</a> We will be having two service opportunities for families: card decorating and a baby drive fundraiser!</p><p>Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the <a href="https://tasteandseek.org/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.</p><p>To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out <a href="https://tasteandseek.org/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek or on <a href="https://tasteandseek.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Substack</a></p>