Zephaniah 1-3 The rich and famous dress, talk and move accordingly to the ways of that circle. Zephaniah was in that circle because of his lineage but not of that circle. He could have used that to gain introductions to the movers and shakers, but instead, he listened to God and spoke His message about […]
Habakkuk 1-3 God called Habakkuk to share God’s plans for His children as they lived and wallowed in their sins. Would they repent, or would they suffer the consequences of their sins? God revealed His plans that they might know—even if they didn’t understand. How gracious is our God! Habakkuk was disturbed that God would […]
Nahum 1-3 As the prophet of God, Nahum reveals the ways of men, which are cruel and without mercy, and God, who seeks men’s hearts to turn to Him. Assyria was the cruelest of all the nations of Nahum’s time, and their leader considered himself to be invincible, yet in God’s perfect timing, he would […]
Micah 6:8 Three Things God requires God has clearly laid out what He requires, a simple 1-2-3 plan for His children. This is not a how to get saved plan, but a plan for the saved–meaning this is how a believer is to live. Do justly; that is, whatever you choose to do, do it […]
Micah 1-4 Why has God used this prophet during the reigns of four unfaithful kings? Like many prophets and the author of Hebrews, God uses him to call us to remember from where we have fallen and repent. Micah was sent to a people who were not faithful to Jehovah. He used puns to share […]
Obadiah and Jonah: Because Bitterness Divides but Forgiveness Unites Do you recall the story about a feud between the Hatfields and McCoys who harbored grudges spanning several years? They were led by a rogue clan member who refused to forgive. Read Obadiah with this tale and the Jacob/Esau story in mind. Just like the Hatfield/McCoy […]
Amos 7-9 Amos was just a sheepherder by trade as he shared with Amaziah, the false priest of Israel, but he also had a powerful ministry of prayer. God called him, and he left Judah and his work to follow God. God revealed horrible visions to him about the future of Israel, and with a […]
Amos 4-6 Are we prepared to meet God? We swear we will tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help us, God. This solemn oath reminds us of the consequences of not telling the truth. As we do that, we follow God’s pattern, who confirms an oath by his holy character. [Heb […]
Amos 1-3 Simple but profound Two days ago, my childhood friend passed from this earthly life to sit at the feet of Jesus. Her mother washed my diapers, and my mother did the same. That is how long we have been childhood friends. She was not a theologian of the Bible, but her life was […]
Joel 1-3 Joel’s short book of prophecy is used by the NT writers on more than one occasion and recalling the words of Moses to God about His impending discipline. God was ready to “wipe them off the map.” But, Moses reminded God that if He did that, the nations around them would say: “Where […]
