Coming Punishment

I. The Need for Punishment
A. Their Futility
B. Their Iniquity
i. Cruel Duplicity
ii. Foreign Diplomacy

II. The Illustration of Punishment

III. The Causes of Punishment
A. Dishonesty in Business
B. A Spirit of Pride
C. A Refusal to Listen
D. An Acceptance of Idolatry
E. An Attitude of Arrogance
F. Hearts of Ungratitude

IV. The Manner of Punishment
A. The Attack Will Be Sudden and Violent
B. Their Rulers Will Be Weak and Ineffective
C. Their Treasures Will Be Taken
D. Their Young Will Be Destroyed

Application
I. Repentance is the Only Hope for a Sinful Nation or Individual Person
II. People Can Not Deceive God
III. God Alone is the One Who Determines the Destiny of Nations