John Mackay Knihy

Exodus is about a journey: a journey out of Egypt, but more particularly a journey from a land where God's power, sovereignty and continuing interest in His people could be easily questioned, to a place where God dwelt in the midst of His people. schovat popis

The writer of Lamentations witnessed the Babylonians destroying Jerusalem. It was a terrible judgment, almost too much to bear for God's covenant people, yet it was God's grace so that we could receive the gospel. What does a book with such a dreary reputation say to today's society? The reality is that it could not be more relevant.

The story follows a man's journey as he seeks to forge a better future by revisiting his past. He confronts the complexities of his relationships with his ailing mother, a childhood friend, and a former love, who serve as both sources of support and obstacles in his quest for renewal. This exploration of personal history highlights the challenges of moving forward while grappling with the remnants of a life once lived.

Life in the Scottish Hebrides can be harsh - the edge of the world some call it. For Kirsty MacLeod, the love of Murdo promises a new life away from the scrape of the land and the repression of the church. But the Great War looms.

With both his parents dead, his aunt Mary is his only remaining blood link. He leaves the fast-paced life of the city for the Outer Hebrides, where traditional values and beliefs are adhered to and respected. It is a life he neither belongs to nor understands. When she goes he will be the last of the family line and he couldn't care less. Family and history are just bonds to tie him down. Reluctantly, he sets out to do his duty and stumbles across questions that challenge everything he ever knew about himself and the people from whom he came. In the days between his aunt's death and funeral he is drawn into the role of genealogy detective. In a place where everyone knows everything about everybody, Cal finds that secrets are buried deep. Mairi, a young widow, knows far more than she is willing to tell. Kate Anna, his aunt's lifelong friend, avoids his questions. And what of Finlay, who lays claim to the house? Cal begins to understand that Aunt Mary was not the woman he knew and the secret she kept hidden for so long means he might not be the person he thought he was. Last of the Line is a story that explores the part in all of us that wants to know who we are and where we are from.

Through the use of metaphors, Hosea brings an uncomfortable yet vital message to warn them of impending judgment if they do not return to Yahweh, the one true God. Hosea shows that God's constant love and perfect judgment, when put together, restores his relationship with his people.