2 Kings 17: The deportation of Israel to Assyria. Lord have mercy.

Rev. Philip Hoppe, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson, MN & St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bruno, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 17. Many times God allows destruction and trials for reasons we do not know.  However the LORD clearly shows us why Israel was taken from their homeland: sin, idolatry, sacrificially offering their children, building of altars to other gods, stubbornness, and ultimately a loss of faith.  These issues not only affected one person, but their families, their children’s children, and all future generations.  Repent, believe, and live a holy life.  “Lord God, destroy our idols and fill us with Your Holy Spirit to stay strong in Christ and help us to live a holy life.  In Christ, Amen”