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
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Micah – The Swords & Spears
The Swords & Spears Micah 4:2 – And many nations shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” Following the message of judgement, Micah brings… Continue reading Micah – The Swords & Spears
Hosea – The Apathy
The Apathy Hosea 6:6 – For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Israel brought their burnt offerings to the temples, some making the long journey to Dan or Bethal to make the sacrifice to the golden calf. They were so misguided and their knowledge of God… Continue reading Hosea – The Apathy
Jonah – The Cry
Jonah 2:7 – When my life was fainting away, I remembered the Lord, and my prayer came to you, into your holy temple. The problem with Jonah running from God was that instead of bringing blessing to those around him, he brought disaster. From the moment he rejected God’s word, his life was literally on… Continue reading Jonah – The Cry
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
