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)

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)

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)

SCRIPTURE:  AMOS 4 ISRAEL HAS NOT RETURNED TO GOD (vs. 1-9) EVENTS THAT HAPPEND TO ISRAEL BUT THEY STILL HAD NOT RETURNED TO GOD: Empty stomach in every city and lack of bread in every town. (v. 6) Rain withhold and only given in selected towns (v. 7) They had not enough water to drink… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/11/25 (Saturday)

SCRIPTURE:  AMOS 3 WITNESSES SUMMONED AGAINST ISRAEL (vs.1-15) Israel did not know how to do right.  They hoarded plunder and looted in their fortresses.  So the Sovereign Lord will punish them.  An enemy will overrun their land and pull down their strongholds.  They will plunder their fortresses.  God will destroy the altars of Bethel and… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/10/25 (Friday)

SCRIPTURE: AMOS 2 Judah had rejected the law of the lord and have not kept His decrees.  They have been led astray by false gods.  Therefore, God will send fire upon Judah to consume the fortress of Jerusalem. SINS OF ISRAEL  They sell the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals.… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/9/24 (Thursday)

SCRIPTURE:  AMOS 1 INTRODUCTION: “Amos” means “burden” and he was burdened because of the sins of Judah and Israel.  Amos was a humble shepherd called by God to be a prophet in the northern kingdom of Israel when Uzziah was the king of Judah and Jeroboam was the king of Israel.  He announced God’s judgment… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/8/25 (Wednesday)

SCRIPTURE:  JOEL 3 THE NATIONS JUDGE (vs.1-21) At the end times, God will restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem.  He will be a refuge and a stronghold for the people of Israel.  SINS OF TYRE, SIDON, ALL REGIOTNS OF PHILISTIA, EGYPT AND EDOM:  They scattered His people among the nations and divided up His… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/7/25 (Tuesday)

SCRIPTURE:  JOEL 2 AN ARMY OF LOCUSTS (vs. 1-11) The blowing of trumpet is a warning to the people of the land that “the day of the Lord” is coming.  It will be a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and darkness.  There will be fire and flames, and noise of approaching… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/6/25 (Monday)

SCRIPTURE  JOEL 1 INTRODUCTION Joel was the son of Pethuel who gave a detailed description of a severe locust plague that hit Palestine.  He warned the people to turn to God in repentance.  He announced that the “day of the Lord” was coming and would bring great judgment.  He stated that our Creator is always… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 1/5/25 (Sunday)