#Nahum 1:2-4, Zephaniah 1:4, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:27, Romans 8:28#
Henry Schorr's main point is that God's character is a balance of tenderness and toughness, love and justice, and he uses the stories of Jonah, Nahum, and Zephaniah to illustrate this. Schorr emphasizes that God is holy and just, and his justice demands consequences for sin, but he is also gracious and loving, and his actions are motivated by a heart of love. He explains that God's judgment is not retaliatory, but rather an expression of his holy character, and that he will ultimately deal justly with all wrongdoing. Schorr also highlights the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when his actions or lack thereof don't make sense to us. Ultimately, Schorr encourages believers to approach God's throne and table with confidence, knowing that they are no longer objects of his wrath, but rather his sons and daughters, and that he will use all things to accomplish his good purposes in their lives.