God told the prophet Hosea to marry a whore to symbolize the spiritual infidelity of Israel. In their prosperity, the people had failed to give God thanks and had worshiped idols. God still loved them, but He said that if they would not repent, they would not be His people and would not obtain mercy. But in a future time, they will be His people once more and obtain mercy, and Christ will be their King. VF-2542 Hosea

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The prophecy of Joel describes a famine and devastation sent by God to wake the people up and bring them to repentance. It affected every aspect of life, from the livestock to the crops that made the offerings and worship practices possible. While Joel's prophecy speaks to the people in his day, it also speaks to us in the present who are living in a very evil time. It also speaks of the future when divine retribution will be meted out on "the day of the Lord." Although the circumstances described are very bleak, the message is of grace clear: there's still time to turn back to God. VF-2541 Joel

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The book of Obadiah is a small book with only 21 verses, but it has a much larger message. Through the prophet, God tells what will be done to the Edomites, who scoffed at His people and did not value the things of God. This book applies to the time it was written and to a future time when those who refuse to repent and turn to God will be forever cut off from His presence. VF-2540 Obadiah

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