SCRIPTURE: JONAH 4 JONAH’S ANGER AT THE LORD’S COMPASSION (vs. 1-11) Jonah was angry why God did not judge Nineveh. He told the Lord to take away his life. Then he went out and sat down under a vine with shade. But at dawn the next day, God provided a worm which chewed the vine… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/21/25 (Tuesday)
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SCRIPTURE: JONAH 3 JONAH GOES TO NINEVEH (vs. 1-10) For the second time, the Lord told Jonah : “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you”. (v. 2). Jonah obeyed and went to Nineveh. He traveled for 33 days and upon reaching there he proclaimed: “Forty more… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/20/25 (Monday)
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SCRIPTURE: JONAH 2 JONAH’S PRAYER: (vs. 1-10) “In my distress, I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/19/25 (Sunday)
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SCRIPTURE: JONAH 1 INTRODUCTION: Jonah was a prophet called by God to preach in the city of Nineveh in Assyria. Assyria was an evil empire, so when God told him to go there to call the people to repentance, he ran in opposite direction. Jonah hated the Assyrians and he wanted vengeance. However, when Jonah… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/18/25 (Saturday)
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SCRIPTURE: OBADIAH INTRODUCTION: Obadiah means “servant of Jehovah”. This book is the shortest book in the Old Testament prophesying against the nation of Edom. It is a dramatic example of God’s response to anyone who would do harm to His children. The Edomites were descendants of Esau having blood relation with Jacob. But they were… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/17/25 (Friday)
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SCRIPTURE: AMOS 9 ISRAEL TO BE DESTROYED (vs, 1-10) HOW GOD DESTROYED ISAREL: Though they dig down to the depths of the grave, from there my hand will take them. (v. 2a) Though they climb up to the heaven, from there I will bring them down. (v. 2b) Though they hide themselves on the top… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/16/25 (Thursday)
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SCRIPTURE: AMOS 8 A BASKET OF RIPE FRUIT (vs. 1-14) God showed Amos a basket of ripe fruit signifying that the time is ripe for the people of Israel. God will no longer spare them. SINS OF ISRAEL: They trample the needy and do away with the poor of the land. (v. 4) They skimped… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/15/25 (Wednesday)
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SCRIPTURE: AMOS 7 LOCUST, FIRE AND A PLUMB LINE (vs. 1-9) The Lord showed Amos 3 things: Swarm of locusts – to strip the land clean. (v. 1-3) Fire – to dry up and devour the land (vs. 3-6) A Plumb line – to destroy the high place of Isaac, to ruin the sanctuary of… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/14/25 (Tuesday)
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SCRIPTURE: AMOS 6 WOE TO THE COMPLACENT (vs. 1-7) The nation was guilty of complacency with their false confidence. They trusted the military leaders and not the Lord. The people were enjoying luxuries without any consideration for others. Therefore, they will go to exile. Their feasting and lounging will end. THE LORD ABHORS THE PRIDE… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/13/25 (Monday)
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SCRIPTURE; AMOS 6 A LAMENT AND CALL TO REPENTANCE (VS. 1-27) SINS OF ISRAEL They turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground. (v. 7) They hate the one who reproves in court and despise him who tells the truth. (v. 10) They trample on the poor and force him to give you… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/12/25 (Sunday)