One of the greatest stumbling blocks to Christianity, especially among those who are drawn to the idea of a loving, compassionate God, is the Bible’s teaching on judgment. Jesus, who was full of compassion and gave his life because God so loved the world, spoke more about judgment than most other subjects. As we turn our attention to Hosea 9:1-9, Hosea declares with certainty that God's judgment is coming. Listen to the message to hear that there is also mercy in God's judgment.