Ephesians, Forgiveness, God's Love, Truth

Redeemed by Love

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 Those who believe in Jesus have been redeemed; how incredible is that thought? Our sin has a cost, and it is far beyond what we can afford to pay. Yet, sadly there are… Continue reading Redeemed by Love

Daily Life, Wisdom

Proper Conduct

Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright. Proverbs 20:11 Do you always practice what you preach? Even unintentionally, our actions can sometimes let us down. At times the guilt is felt immediately after we’ve done something and other times there is a short delay before… Continue reading Proper Conduct

God's Will, The Prophets

Malachi – God’s Unsevered Union

God’s Unsevered Union Malachi 2:10 – Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us? Why then are we faithless to one another, profaning the covenant of our fathers? The nation of Israel is God’s chosen nation and their covenant with him was to remain pure and holy. They had been instructed… Continue reading Malachi – God’s Unsevered Union

The Prophets

Zechariah – The Peace of God

The Peace of God Zechariah 8:16 – These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgements that are true and make for peace. Seventy years the exiles had been in Babylon which means that some of those returning to Judah had never seen Jerusalem before… Continue reading Zechariah – The Peace of God

The Prophets

Zephaniah – Joy Everlasting

Joy Everlasting In terms of the expectant judgement, it is those who reject God’s ways and say to themselves, “I am, and there is no one else” (2:13), that will face the coming punishment. “Woe to her who is rebellious and defiled. She listens to no voice; she accepts no correction. She does not trust… Continue reading Zephaniah – Joy Everlasting

Battleground, God's Power, The Prophets

Nahum – Final Battle

Final Battle Nahum 3:18 – Your shepherds are asleep, O king of Assyria; your nobles slumber. Your people are scattered on the mountains with none to gather them. The book of Nahum depicts a battle between the stronghold of Assyria’s capital and the Lord of hosts; between the one who thought they held the power… Continue reading Nahum – Final Battle