Silence of the Lord “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord God, “when I will send a famine on the land – not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord.” Amos 8:11 Imagine not hearing God’s voice when you cry out to him or… Continue reading Amos – Silence of the Lord
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Amos – Roar of the Lion
Roar of the Lion The LORD roars from Zion and utters his voice from Jerusalem; For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel: “Seek me and live.” Amos 1:2 / 5:4 Amos was sent to prophesy to Israel and Judah during a time of great wealth and prosperity. King Uzziah and King Jeroboam… Continue reading Amos – Roar of the Lion
Joel – The Lord Redeems
The Lord Redeems But the Lord is a refuge to his people, a stronghold to the people of Israel. “So you shall know that I am the Lord your God, who dwells in Zion, my holy mountain. And Jerusalem shall be holy, and strangers shall never again pass through it." Joel 3:16-17 The theme throughout… Continue reading Joel – The Lord Redeems
Joel – The Land Restored
The Land Restored Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things! Fear not, you beasts of the field, for the pastures of the wilderness are green; the tree bears its fruit; the fig tree and vine give their full yield. Joel 2:21-22 God’s punishment for sin was a… Continue reading Joel – The Land Restored
Joel – The Locusts Ravage
The Locusts Ravage Hear this, you elders; give ear, all inhabitants of the land! Has such a thing happened in your days, or in the days of your fathers? Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation. Joel 1:2-3 In the first chapter of Joel… Continue reading Joel – The Locusts Ravage
Different Tactics
Acts 14:15 – “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.” Paul and… Continue reading Different Tactics
Promises
Acts 13:32,33 – And we bring you the good news that what God promised to the fathers, this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus. I really wanted to tell you how many promises there are in the bible but it would seem that no-one can quite agree. What I can tell… Continue reading Promises
Steadfast and Faithful
Acts 11:23 – When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose. It is such a wonderful thing to see the grace of God at work in someone’s life, especially when it is someone you have been praying… Continue reading Steadfast and Faithful
Concepts Challenged
Acts 10:34,35 – So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” Have you ever found that you had misconceptions about certain people? Peter certainly did. Even though the Lord had commissioned… Continue reading Concepts Challenged
Turned Around
Acts 9:4,5 – And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” Jesus’ followers were absolutely terrified of Saul which is why they were all scattered throughout the… Continue reading Turned Around
