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The prophet Nahum mocks the Ninevites, calling them lions without lairs, unable to satisfy their desires for prey because the LORD will destroy their power.

Nahum now describes the consequences of the scatterer’s attack upon Nineveh. The city will become desolate, causing the Ninevites to suffer pain and agony.

Nahum describes in vivid images the siege and capture of Nineveh. The city will be defeated and carried away.

Nahum urges the city of Nineveh to be on guard and be ready for battle because the enemy is approaching.

In the final section of the letter to the church in Laodicea, Jesus asks the believers to come be in community with Him and promises a blessing of authority to faithful witnesses.

Jesus now explains what it means to be lukewarm and believe you are self-sufficient. He advises that this church in Laodicea depend on Him for what they need instead.

In the letter to the church in Laodicea, the final of the seven churches, Jesus addresses the church as "the beginning and end, and the perfect example," and warns them of their lukewarm uselessness.

Nahum encourages the people of Judah to rejoice because God will destroy Nineveh to give them peace and freedom.

Nahum states that the Ninevites will fall under God’s judgment because they have made evil plans against the LORD and His covenant people.

The prophet Nahum describes the character of God, who acts as an avenging warrior to punish Nineveh and deliver Judah.

The prophet Nahum receives a revelation from God concerning Nineveh.

The letter to the church in Philadelphia ends with the promise of closeness with God.

The only letter without a section of rebuke, Jesus praises the church in Philadelphia for their perseverance and promises that He will make His love to them known.

 In the opening to the letter to the church in Philadelphia, Jesus promises this faithful church with an opportunity to walk in authority.

Jesus promises blessings to those in the church in Sardis who have not defiled themselves, telling them that they will be safe from the second death and will have their good deeds exalted in the presence of God.

Jesus confronts the church in Sardis about the state of their faith and instructs them to wake up and become aware of what is really going on, lest they fall asleep and be surprised by Jesus’s coming. 

The letter to the church in Sardis, the fifth of seven letters to churches in Asia Minor, begins with Jesus invoking his position of authority and challenging the church, stating that He knows the church in Sardis is not living an authentic faith.

Isaiah predicts the humiliating defeat of God’s enemies with a graphic image of how the LORD of hosts (armies) will push down Moab’s face into a giant manure pile as Moab flails like a swimmer to escape the suffocating stench.

Isaiah prophesies about a lavish banquet that the LORD of Hosts will prepare to celebrate His victories over the kingdoms of the earth. This Messianic Banquet will also celebrate the LORD of Host’s victory over sin and death. He will wipe away all tears and sorrow. Isaiah teaches that this day is the day that God’s people have long awaited.

Isaiah prophesies about the future doom of "the city" by means of the prophetic past tense. This proud city who opposed God and oppressed His people will be defeated. The strong kingdoms of the world will gape in reverent awe at what the LORD of Hosts has done to it. The weak will rejoice in the LORD’s liberation of them.