In Confusion, Cling to God’s Character – Hab 1
This is a fascinating chapter in which Habakkuk talks with God and tries to understand what God is doing in the world. He has a burden and he cries out to God, “How long? When will you hear? When will
Author: Travis Snode
Where Are the Lions Now? – Nah 2
Another thing I remember from my visit to the British Museum were Assyrian reliefs graphically portraying lion hunts. Many walls were decorated with the kings showing their might by hunting down and kill lions. Possibly the lions were bred for
He Knows Them That Trust Him – Nah 1
A few years ago, I went to a display about Ashurbanipal, a powerful Assyrian king in the 9th century BC who called himself the “king of the world.” All through the British Museum, you will see evidence of the power
A Modern Missionary Hero, Bro. Randy Stirewalt
I love to read about missionaries of the past and how God used them. My favourite missionary of all-time, other than Jesus or Paul, was Patrick, commonly referred to as St. Patrick. Another great hero of missions just went to
I Will Look Unto the Lord – Micah 7
You really need to read Micah 7. It begins in despair but ends in fantastic hope. All around Micah are men and women intent on sin and corruption (v.1-3). There was no one that anyone could trust (v.4-6). In the
Tired of God? – Micah 6
God’s heart was broken by His people. He had loved them, delivered them, redeemed them, and guided them. He had blessed them and protected them. He had done so much for them, yet they turned away from Him. In Micah
Out of Bethlehem – Micah 5
Micah 5:2 is an amazing prophecy about the coming of Christ. It tells us that the “ruler of Israel”, the Messiah, will come out of Bethlehem. He is the one “whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.”
A Glorious Future – Micah 4
Israel went through some dark days, brought on by their sin and law-breaking. But God had a glorious future for them. Micah 4 talks about God’s plan for the last days. The Bible Knowledge Commentary lists eleven characteristics of this
Greedy, Cruel, Spiritually Bankrupt Leaders – Micah 3
The message of Micah three is directed toward the leaders of Israel, the heads, princes, prophets, and priests. The problem was that they were treating the people very cruelly, like they were animals to be hunted and devoured (v.2-3). All
I Will Regather You – Micah 1-2
Micah 1-2 is the first “word of the Lord” to the people of Samaria and Jerusalem. It contains a warning of judgment that is going to come on them because of their sins and going against God’s laws. God tells