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
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
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
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