The prophet Amos spoke some of the harshest words of impending judgment on the nations surrounding Israel and upon Israel itself. However, he also promises a restoration will come to all those who heed God's word and seek Him while there is still time.

The prophet Joel spoke of God's wrath and judgment on the nation of Israel, but he didn't end with it. Joel prophesied that a great outpouring upon all flesh would come. That prophecy was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost in Acts chapter two.

The sixth gate of the City of God is named after Dan, whose name means "judge." This gate reminds us that Jesus is our righteous Judge. That's bad news if you're a sinner, but great news if your sins have been forgiven.

After being told that God was about to destroy the city of Sodom, Lot amazingly hesitated when the angels gave him and his family an opportunity to escape. He had trouble taking God seriously when He said judgment was coming. In fact, Lot's wife struggled so much with taking God seriously that she didn't make it out alive.