The prophets, like the psalmists, make God's care part of their message. Discouragement plagued the Israelites in exile. They felt abandoned by God. The prophets often speak to those who face discouragement at every turn. Their careers aren't what they expected. Their bank-account balance always seems less that what they need to make ends meet. Friends turn their backs, family doesn't seem to understand, and God seems absent. The prophets remain news of justice, righteousness, hope and liberation. ~Evangelistic preaching that connects

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