This chapter discusses the commonly misunderstood passage from 2 Chronicles 7:14 and how it is often misapplied to justify national repentance and revival. The speakers emphasize the specific historical context of the verse and clarify that it is a promise to Israel, not a general rule for every land. They argue for reading such verses in the context of redemption history and highlight the importance of repenting for one's own sins rather than assuming God's blessings are contingent on a particular nation's actions.
When it comes to cultural concerns of our day, Bible passages are often used by pastors, politicians, or concerned family members to calm or stoke anxiety and fear in others. In this episode, Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller situate these passages in their original context and discuss how they’re often used to address the salient cultural and political issues that occupy so many people’s attention today.