
The God of Second Chances
Finding Hope Through the Prophets of Exile
Ron Clark(Author)
Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published on 13. September 2012
Book
Hardback
188 pages
978-1-4982-1510-7 (ISBN)
Description
When the people of Judah were taken captive by the Babylonians, their world was drastically changed. While in exile they experienced shame, guilt, fear, and displacement. However, their God had been traumatized by their behavior and also grieved with them. Yet, Yahweh gave them a second chance by forgiving them and bringing them home. God offered them hope, mercy, and love. The prophets were God's chosen messengers, not only to provide a new vision of what could be, but to suffer with the people. These servants were caught in the middle between a passionate God and traumatized people. As the people returned to Jerusalem to rebuild their city and their lives, the prophets were with them to remind them that God had not abandoned them.
The author suggests that the prophets live on today through the church as those who engage their community, fight for people's hearts, and remind others that God gives second chances. Clark shares stories from his personal ministry to the marginalized in Portland, Oregon, who seek relief from shame, suffering, and hopelessness. In this hope our community receives new vision through a loving God and persistent prophets.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Eugene
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4982-1510-7 (9781498215107)
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Ron and Lori Clark have been married and in ministry since 1987. They planted the Agape Church of Christ in downtown Portland in March 2007 and continue to serve Portland in ministry, domestic violence education, and working with various marginalized communities. They have three sons and love living together in Oregon.