This episode concludes the readings of the Old Testament. Phyl and Mary discussed the many ways in which the Old Testament flows together to give us God's message about Himself, creation, His People and His plan of salvation to save us from the schemes of the devil. All throughout the Old Testaments, God was front and center. He was always speaking, always pursuing always loving and always restoring "the apple of His eyes." We saw God in such an amazing way full of love, grace, and mercy. This has been such a transforming journey in both of our lives. We hope that our listeners will be encouraged to rediscover the God of the Bible. The Word of God is not intimidating. It was given to us so that we can know God and all of His majesty and to enjoy Him forever. God is slow to anger and abundant in love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness. In page after page we see God fervently desiring to call Israel from their wicked ways. He constantly sends messengers, priest, kings, prophets and chastisement to lead them to repentance, but they would not listen. Finally as an act of Fatherly discipline He allows the Assyrians and Babylonians to take them into captivity. After the captivity of Judah for seventy years, they returned to their own homes and again forgot about God. But still, God faithfully seeks out to restore them to Him. We hope that you have been as encouraged as we have been as we have journeyed through the Scriptures. Thank you for listening. We invite you to follow us and connect with us by leaving a comment.