Valuetainment “God Let Israel Fall for 1,900 Years” - Why God Has NO MERCY For ARROGANT Empires
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Nov 16, 2025 Sam Shamoun, a Christian apologist and biblical commentator, delves into the intricate history of Assyria and Israel. He emphasizes God's judgment on nations and explains how Israel's role is to lead other nations to worship. Sam reveals that God views Assyria with compassion, desiring their repentance rather than destruction, as illustrated by Jonah's story. He discusses the harsher penalties faced by Israel due to their greater responsibility. Ultimately, he highlights the Assyrians' survival as evidence of divine mercy throughout history.
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God Is Lord Of All Nations
- The Old Testament presents God as Lord of all nations, not only Israel.
- Sam Shamoun argues Israel's role was to lead nations to worship God, showing universal purpose.
Repentance Can Avert Judgment
- God desires the salvation of hostile nations, exemplified by Jonah and Nineveh.
- Sam Shamoun emphasizes that national repentance can avert divine wrath, showing divine mercy.
Jonah's Anger As A Teaching Moment
- Jonah became angry because God spared Nineveh after repentance and Jonah preferred their destruction.
- God uses Jonah's reaction to teach that human hatred must not override divine compassion.
