[:en]God’s anger was directed against the previous generation, because their forefathers’ sins had brought ruin to the nation. But the new generation also committed the same sins. After His discipline, God would show mercy and begin to heal and restore the people.[:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[:en]Thoughts from Haggai 2[:]
[:en]God told Zerubbabel, Joshua and the remnants of the people to be strong and work and not to be afraid, for He is with them and His Spirit remains among them (vs. 4-5). “The silver is mine and the gold is mine” declared the Lord Almighty. The glory of this house they were building will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Haggai 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Haggai 1[:]
[:en]The Lord spoke to the people through prophet Haggai: “Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?” He tole the people to “give careful thought to your ways” (vs. 5, 7) Consequences of neglecting god’s House (vs. 5-6, 9) You planted much but… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Haggai 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Revelation 12[:]
[:en]The woman represents Israel who brought the Savior into the world. The Child is Jesus Christ. The dragon is Satan who attempted to keep Jesus from being born and attempted to kill him after He was born. Satan was able to deceive one third of the angels into following him (v. 4) He also accused… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Revelation 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Revelation 7[:]
[:en]John saw 4 angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree. The he saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Revelation 7[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Revelation 8 – 11[:]
[:en]When the 7th seal was opened, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Then 7 angels who were given 7 trumpets stood before God. The Trumpets were sounded: First angel – there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Revelation 8 – 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Revelation 8 – 10[:]
[:en]When the 7th seal was opened, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Then 7 angels who were given 7 trumpets stood before God. The Trumpets were sounded: First angel – there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Revelation 8 – 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Revelation 6[:]
[:en]The Seals White horse – its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. (v. 2) Red horse – its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make men slay each other. To him was given a large… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Revelation 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Zephaniah 2[:]
[:en]Advice to the Jewish nation: “Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger” (v. 3) The wrath of God was against the nations around Judah: Philistia, Moab, Ammon, Cush, and Assyria. God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Zephaniah 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Zephaniah 1[:]
[:en]Zephaniah was preaching a message of judgment during a time of national religious reformation. I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth (v. 2) I will sweep away both men and animals; I will sweep away the birds of the air and the fish of the sea (v. 3) I will stretch… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Zephaniah 1[:]