As we continue in our series in the Minor Prophets we come to the book of Zechariah. It is the longest in the series and it is filled with visions and imagery that can be confusing. But what is crystal …
As we continue in our series in the Minor Prophets we come to the book of Zechariah. It is the longest in the series and it is filled with visions and imagery that can be confusing. But what is crystal …
Too often the older we get the more stuck in our ways we become. Most put change at the bottom of their list of things they are most thankful for when it comes. But as we come to this tenth …
It is easy to just go through the motions of living like a Christian when Christianity is the dominant religion of the culture, but not be truly converted. As Zephaniah addresses Judah he brings the warning that a day of …
At one time or another, circumstances have probably led each of us to ask – “Lord, what is going on?’ That’s where we find Habakkuk this morning. He has seen the sins being committed in Judah and cries out to …
We all face difficulties that seem overwhelming. In those times we are tempted to lose hope and doubt God’s ability to help and act on our behalf. The book of Nahum is a great reminder of God’s faithfulness to His …
When someone brings a bad or difficult report they often preface their comments by saying, “Don’t shoot the messenger!” This morning Micah brings a similar message that Amos brought to Israel as he warns them to hear, hope and heed …
Often teachers use object lessons to help make the abstract into something more concrete and easily understood. Rather than receiving a prophet’s verbal warning this morning, we have in the book of Jonah the object lesson of his actions. May …
As we return to the book of Obadiah in the Minor Prophets, we are reminded that both nations and individuals will one day reap what they sow. Let’s consider the spiritual seeds we’re sowing in our lives today that will …
As we consider God’s message to His people through Amos this morning, we are challenged by His call to obedience even when there appears to be no immediate fruit. Amos spoke the words of the Lord to an obstinate people …
As Americans, the 24-hour news cycle can cause us to quickly become numb to the daily barrage of bad news. But is that the response God wants from His people? The book of Joel would say no as he takes …