The Hollow Promises Hosea 6:1–7:2 Hosea continues proclaiming God’s case against Israel for her religious and political sins. The unfaithful priests promoted false worship and
WHY WE NEED GOD’S WORD 2 Timothy 3:1–5, 13–17 As Christians, we no longer have a privileged position in the 21st century, if we ever
THE UNFAITHFUL BRIDE Hosea 1:2–9, 3:1–5 Hosea’s preaching ministry to Israel is concurrent with other prophets at the time of Jeroboam II (Amos, Jonah, Micah).
Faith on Display in Your Priorities James 4:13–17; 5:7–11 I know several believers who are gifted (maybe obsessed) with planning, strategy and calendars. The Bible
No Compassion Jonah 4:1–11 The compassion of God is a common theme in the minor prophets, despite the judgments frequently pronounced. In his self-revelation to
FAITH ON DISPLAY IN FACING THE ENEMY James 4:1–10 As a person whose father retired from the U.S. military, I have great respect for our
No Escape Jonah 1:15–2:10 Jonah has sometimes been called a reluctant missionary because he disobeyed God’s directive to warn Nineveh of impending disaster. However, given
Faith on display in your conversations James 3:1–5a, 9–10, 13–18 The epistle of James has been compared to Proverbs because of the emphasis upon wisdom.
HOPE IN GOD Amos 9:5–15 Amos’ final dramatic vision is a vision of God Himself (theophany). Yahweh appears at the altar (probably Bethel), where worshippers
Faith on display in your actions James 2:14–26 In James 2:14, James asked two simple test questions that do not allow grading on a curve.
