The Minor Prophets for Today – Nahum
The truth is, we serve a good God. He’s a really good God. And part of what makes Him good is that He hates evil and wickedness and things that bring destruction to individuals, families, and societies.
The Minor Prophets for Today – Micah pt.2
Micah has cataloged the idolatry, injustice, greed, corruption, and terrible leadership of Judah. He has even warned that Jerusalem and the Temple could be destroyed. But forgiveness and mercy are the final word.
The Minor Prophets for Today – Micah pt.1
A good parent and a good leader hold us accountable but also give us a vision for where we can go and what we can be. Micah’s vision of what Judah and Jerusalem were made for is much bigger than Judah alone.
The Minor Prophets for Today – Jonah
Yonah is an incredible book that can be understood on multiple levels. As we know, it makes for a good story that children can enjoy. But we should not let that mislead us into thinking that Yonah is a simple book. It is actually quite deep. And Yonah has massive prophetic significance.
The Minor Prophets for Today – Obadiah
There are few things that seem to fuel the anger of HaShem more than strife, discord, and disloyalty within families. It’s an abomination when people within families turn on each other. And that is exactly what we see in Ovadiah regarding Edom toward Israel.
The Minor Prophets for Today – Amos
Amos reminds us that God roars when there is injustice. And if He sends us correction, it’s best that we listen closely. But even when there is judgment, restoration will eventually come!
The Minor Prophets for Today – Joel pt.2
Thumbnail copy: Returning to God begins with the heart. And it is a heart that is broken and determined to change its ways that leads to blessing for the Jewish people. I believe that path of blessing still holds true for the world today.
The Minor Prophets for Today – Joel pt.1
Two big words characterize this navi. Mishpat (judgment) and teshuvah (repentance/return). And Yoel gives us a powerful vision of what teshuvah can do for individuals and, ultimately, the world – even when judgment seems close.
The Minor Prophets for Today pt.2
So many people today think God has given up on them and they can’t return to Him. That’s not the message of Hosea and the rest of the Trei Asar. If we have breath, it’s not too late to return to our Heavenly Father!
The Minor Prophets for Today pt.1
When it comes to Hosea, the Talmud goes so far as to call him the greatest prophet of his generation. That’s a remarkable statement when you consider who his contemporaries were. Hosea lived at the same time as Amos, Isaiah, Micah, and Joel. Yet the rabbis singled him out. Why? Well, there are some good reasons…
