"King's X: A Timeless Sermon on God's Relentless Love"

In this powerful Day1 Classics episode, we revisit Rev. Dr. James A. Wharton’s 1972 sermon "King's X," a profound reflection on Hosea 11 and God’s unwavering love for His people—even when they turn away.

Host Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime is joined by Rev. Dr. Tom Long to unpack Wharton’s legacy as a preacher who bridged the Old and New Testaments, revealing a God of compassion rather than wrath. Together, they explore:
- Why Hosea 11 shatters misconceptions about the "angry" Old Testament God
- The cost of choosing idols over divine love
- How Wharton’s message speaks to today’s struggles with nationalism, consumerism, and environmental crisis
- The surprising hope in God’s "Kings X"—a divine refusal to let us go

Originally aired during the tense political climate of 1972 (Watergate, Vietnam War), this sermon remains startlingly relevant. Wharton’s storytelling brilliance and theological depth make this a must-listen for anyone wrestling with faith, doubt, or the call to live differently in a divided world.

🔊 "The rules of vengeance and retribution do not bind God. For He is God and not man."

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King’s X - Episode 4193 | Dr. James A. Wharton | Hosea 11:1-9 | August 3, 2025

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.

This audio on Devarim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2020. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/devarim/the-first-follower/

This week's featured essay on Devarim is available here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…-prophetic-voice/

Read and download the written essay, and all translations.

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/devarim/profits-and-prophets/

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With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.


The First Follower (Rabbi Sacks on Devarim, Covenant & Conversation)

In Acts 7, we find the record of the first martyr for the Christian faith, a man named Stephen. He presented a pointed speech on how we know if we are truly a child of God. The criteria: Do we believe in Jesus as the anointed one sent from God, or do we reject him as such? And we find, in his death, that we can make Jesus our confession when we must explain ourselves. We find that we can let Jesus so transform us by his grace that we can bless our adversaries rather than curse them, because Jesus truly is worth dying for. He died for us. We can die for him, as well as forgive for him, sacrifice for him, repent for him, change for him, and love for him.

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.

This audio on Vaetchanan was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/why-is-the-jewish-people-so-small/

This week's featured essay on Va'etchanan is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaetchanan/a-tiny-treasured-people/

Read and download the written essay, and all translations.

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vaetchanan/a-tiny-treasured-people/

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For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks.

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks.

With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Why Is The Jewish People So Small? (Vaetchanan)

THE BIBLE STORY-LINE IN 30 MIN - It is defined as "The Greatest Story Ever Told".  That is the absolutely incredible and profound story-line of the Bible.  This Bible study takes a look at the entire story in a few minutes.  From the pre-Creation fall of angels, to the return of the King of Kings in Revelation.  Upon hearing it, the listener will understand the main chord that keeps the story-line together.  Come and hear the Truth of the Word of God.

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THE PSALMS - The largest Book of Scripture is one dedicated to praises, prayer.  In fact, the meaning of Psalms in the original Hebrew is "PRAISES".  The authors of the Psalms include king David, Moses, and king Solomon.  The greatness of the 150 chapters of this Book is that the Psalms are so REAL.  Its ability to describe the situation of our hearts, be it joy, agony, praise, anguish, misery, rage, triumph, trust, safety, security, fear, anguish, and so much more....anyone who reads it can relate and reflect.  Also, the Book is replete with Messianic Psalms pointing to Jesus through the lens of both His 1st and His 2nd coming.  Come and explore this introduction sermon to the magnificent journey which are The Psalms.

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.

This audio on Parshat Eikev was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2019.
Follow along with the audio here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-politics-of-memory/

This week's featured essay on Eikev is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/eikev/the-morality-of-love/

Read and download the written essay, and all translations.

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/eikev/the-morality-of-love/

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For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks.

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks.

With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.


The Politics of Memory (Rabbi Sacks on Eikev, Covenant & Conversation)

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.

This audio on Re'eh was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/defining-reality/

This week's featured essay on Re'eh is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/reeh/the-politics-of-freedom/

Read and download the written essay, and all translations.

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/reeh/the-politics-of-freedom/

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For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks.

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks.

With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Defining Reality (Re'eh, Rabbi Sacks on Covenant & Conversation)

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.

This audio on Shoftim was recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/greatness-of-humility/

This week's featured essay on Shoftim is available here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shoftim/greatness-is-humility/

Read and download the written essay, and all translations.

For intergenerational discussion on the weekly Parsha and Haftara, a new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shoftim/greatness-is-humility/

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For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks.

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks.

With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

The Greatness of Humility (Rabbi Sacks on Shoftim, Covenant & Conversation)

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