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.
SEEK GOD Amos 5:4–15 This chapter is divided into two main parts: a symmetrical first part (vv. 1–17) and a thundering indictment of Israel’s false
FAITH ON DISPLAY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS James 2:1–13 College students often have difficulty writing a thesis statement. I communicate to them that a thesis statement
TURN TO GOD Amos 4:1–13 Amos continues to speak for God, who truly desires the restoration of His people and mercifully warns them through His
FAITH ON DISPLAY IN HARD TIMES James 1:1–12 Throughout Christian history the church has viewed James the younger brother of Jesus as the author of
LISTEN TO GOD Amos 2:4–16 When the Lord speaks, His words are authoritative and His people must listen. The tone of Amos 1:2–2:16 is urgent
SHARE CHRIST WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR John 1:40–49 Among the many traditions of Southern Baptist churches, one of the more enjoyable is the custom of “pounding”
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