Episode Description

Welcome back to For Zion's Sake, hosted by Shelly Volk and his son, Scott Volk. Continuing their deep dive into the profound biblical word "Nevertheless," Shelly and Scott explore how this single word serves as a direct window into the character and heart of God—most clearly demonstrated through His relationship with Israel.

While human failure, unfaithfulness, and broken covenants demand judgment, God repeatedly steps in with a "nevertheless" to offer covenant mercy. From Jeremiah and Ezekiel to the Psalms and Nehemiah, this episode reveals that God’s faithfulness never relies on our perfection, but on His unchanging promises. Join us to discover how the truth of God’s everlasting covenant brings hope, comfort, and restoration to anyone who feels far from Him.

Key Takeaways


A Window into God's Heart: The word "nevertheless" is more than just a phrase of hope; it shows that God doesn't abandon His promises even when His people stumble or fail.


Justice vs. Mercy: While justice calls for consequences, God’s covenant calls for mercy. Israel faced real discipline and exile, yet God promised never to make a full end of them because of His covenant.


The Witness of Israel's Survival: Centuries of survival despite persecution and dispersion stand as a living testament to God's faithfulness, proving that His promises are kept by His power, not human strength.


Saved for His Name's Sake: Salvation and mercy are not earned by merit or perfect obedience. God acts for His name's sake because He is naturally gracious, merciful, and incapable of denying Himself.


Mercy Has the Final Word: For anyone feeling far from the Lord, the message remains the same: God disciplines in love and forgives in mercy, guaranteeing that His grace always has the last word.

Scripture References & Links

Follow along with the scriptures featured in today's broadcast:


Unfaithfulness and the Promise of Mercy:Jeremiah 5:11 & Jeremiah 5:18


An Everlasting Covenant Remembered:Ezekiel 16:58–60


Saved for His Name's Sake:Psalm 106:6–8


A Gracious and Merciful God:Nehemiah 9:31

Episode Description
Welcome back to For Zion's Sake, hosted by Shelly Volk and his son, Scott Volk. Continuing their deep dive into the profound biblical word "Nevertheless," Shelly and Scott explore how this single word serves as a direct window into the character and heart of God&mdash;most clearly demonstrated through His relationship with Israel.
While human failure, unfaithfulness, and broken covenants demand judgment, God repeatedly steps in with a "nevertheless" to offer covenant mercy. From Jeremiah and Ezekiel to the Psalms and Nehemiah, this episode reveals that God&rsquo;s faithfulness never relies on our perfection, but on His unchanging promises. Join us to discover how the truth of God&rsquo;s everlasting covenant brings hope, comfort, and restoration to anyone who feels far from Him.
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Key Takeaways
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A Window into God's Heart: The word "nevertheless" is more than just a phrase of hope; it shows that God doesn't abandon His promises even when His people stumble or fail.
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Justice vs. Mercy: While justice calls for consequences, God&rsquo;s covenant calls for mercy. Israel faced real discipline and exile, yet God promised never to make a full end of them because of His covenant.
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The Witness of Israel's Survival: Centuries of survival despite persecution and dispersion stand as a living testament to God's faithfulness, proving that His promises are kept by His power, not human strength.
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Saved for His Name's Sake: Salvation and mercy are not earned by merit or perfect obedience. God acts for His name's sake because He is naturally gracious, merciful, and incapable of denying Himself.
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Mercy Has the Final Word: For anyone feeling far from the Lord, the message remains the same: God disciplines in love and forgives in mercy, guaranteeing that His grace always has the last word.
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Scripture References &amp; Links
Follow along with the scriptures featured in today's broadcast:
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Unfaithfulness and the Promise of Mercy: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DJeremiah%2B5%253A11%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiqjLih7OSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSw">Jeremiah 5:11</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DJeremiah%2B5%253A18%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiqjLih7OSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTA">Jeremiah 5:18</a>
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An Everlasting Covenant Remembered: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DEzekiel%2B16%253A58-60%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiqjLih7OSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTQ">Ezekiel 16:58&ndash;60</a>
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Saved for His Name's Sake: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DPsalm%2B106%253A6-8%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiqjLih7OSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTg">Psalm 106:6&ndash;8</a>
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A Gracious and Merciful God: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah+9%3A31&amp;version=KJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiqjLih7OSVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTw">Nehemiah 9:31</a>
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Shelly and June Volk are Jewish believers. Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age.   

June is a bible teacher and conference speaker who is the author of 3 books: 

The God Who Answers By Fire; A Jewish Saga (2009)   

Drinking from the Wells of Salvation with Study Guide (2014)

The Secret Place – 31 Day Devotional (2019)

Shelly and June have been on radio for over 33 years.

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