* vs 14-15 - The Israelites had fallen out of God’s favor due to their hardness of heart toward Him.

* But He still loved them and sent prophets to draw them back.

* God’s love is unconditional.

* vs 16B - His favor is conditional upon our response to His love.

* God’s favor is conditioned upon our obedience.

* God wants to show favor to all of us.

* But He requires us to walk within His boundaries (vs 16-19).

* vs 21-23 - People all over the world would flock to the Jews because they would see God’s favor on their lives and nation.

* Proverbs 22:1 (ESV) - “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and FAVOR is better than silver or gold.”

* How to remain in God’s favor:

* Truth - Faith - Obedience - Favor (blessing).

* How to walk out of God’s favor:

* Untruth - Unfaith - Disobedience - No Favor (curse).