After a harrowing list of judgments against the surrounding nations, God turns His attention to Israel: His covenant people. Foolishly believing that their covenantal status secures them in His favor, Israel meets the harshest judgment from the Mighty Roaring Lion. The stricter judgment and punishment is based upon the higher calling that Israel was meant to carry out but failed to do. Her judgment serves as a reminder to be faithful to the life we've been called to live.