MC: Hosea to Malachi: God Gives Hope to His PeopleDescription The Lord reignsthrough his judgment, righteousness, mercy, and forgiveness. Along with strong warnings of punishment, these twelve prophets give amazing comfort and hope to Gods people. That hope is based on their repentance. These prophets call them to turn to or return to the Lord. No matter what they have done to abandon their allegiance to God, the Lord is still faithful to the covenant. All they must do to receive the abundant