of God to save. The coming judgment will involve the destruction of all the earthly and tangible evidences of God’s covenant: the people’s place in the promised land; God’s city, Jerusalem; the temple; and the Davidic kingship. Nevertheless, the prophets proclaim that the Day of the Lord is coming.9 This day will bring in the fullness of God’s kingdom, accompanied by final salvation for God’s faithful people, and final judgment for the enemies of his kingdom. These predictions remain unfulfilled
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