Micah 7.7-20                The prophet’s message is not unfamiliar: the people of God had sinned and there would be judgment; God would not, will not, overlook sin; there must be payment for all iniquity. However, there was hope for the people of Judah; God would preserve a remnant, a repentant people who would know His... Continue Reading →

Hosea gives a sad commentary on the nation of Israel. There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land (Hosea 4.1). The LORD says, I will return to my place, until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, and in their distress earnestly seek me (5.15). So, Israel... Continue Reading →

Leviticus 11.29-47         When reading the instructions to the many laws regarding offerings and sacrifices, we could be overwhelmed with the seeming impossibility of ever being able to fulfill all requirements. How the priests and people remembered all they were to do, when they were required to do it, and how it was to be... Continue Reading →

Daniel 2.17-30         God revealed Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and its interpretation to Daniel. Having sought the Lord’s understanding, Daniel immediately gave praise to the Lord. He did not take credit for this new knowledge; he did not forget he and his friends had asked God for wisdom; he did not run to inform the captain of... Continue Reading →

Jeremiah 29.1-14 Because of their continued rebellion against the Lord, the Israelites faced judgment, were overcome by Babylon and taken into captivity. However, the Lord did not forget them. Jeremiah sent a letter of encouragement to those who were in exile. Even though it may have appeared all hope was gone and that they would... Continue Reading →