As we look at Luke 2 and consider the details Luke records, may our hearts treasure and ponder the work of God as displayed in the events surrounding Jesus’ birth. Glory to God in the highest!
As we prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus’ birth and His first coming in fulfillment of the Prophets’ words, this morning we consider the places where we find ourselves doubting God’s agenda for our lives. Zacharias supplies the narrative and …
As God delivers His final diagnosis of Israel’s spiritual condition in this twelfth and final Minor Prophet, He also gives us a window into the condition of our own hearts. In the actions of the Israelites, we see our own spiritual …
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 …
