After God states clearly that he intends to include Gentiles in his rebuilding of Israel, Sion complains. Her response resembles the response of the elder brother in the New Testament gospel narrative of the Prodigal Son. God reassures and rebukes Sion, but he holds steadfastly to inclusion of Gentiles in the blessing he gives his firstborn, Israel. …
Worshiping the Lord through Study of His Word
