Wednesday 25 April 2012

Israel's Pre-captivity Era!

After the division of Israel, the two nations still maintained their bond of friendship and brotherhood. Yet, this was often compromised by the failure to recognize God as the creator and the Supreme Being and their urge for idolatry. Israel was yet to decide who to worship because Jeroboam had already introduced them to idolatry. Therefore, God sent his prophet to preach against it and to call them back to Himself. Prominent of these prophets were Elijah and Elisha. On the other hand, Judah was repenting but each time they backslide back to idolatry whenever a new king is enthroned. This was never the plan of the almighty God for Israel as a united kingdom. The judgement of God was imminent and the warning came through the mouth of the prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel.

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