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
Author: Travis Snode
Pity on a Plant! – Jonah 4
If Jonah chapter four wasn’t so sad, the irony in it would be funny. We have an incredible contrast between pouty Jonah and pitiful God. Jonah is very upset (“displeased exceedingly’) because God was so nice. He wanted God to
The Second Time – Jonah 3
Jonah was not the most ideal missionary candidate. He was stubborn, racist, ethnocentric, bitter, and lacking compassion. Yet he is the man God chose. Jonah failed to obey when God’s word came to him the first time. He ran. He
Out of the Belly of Hell – Jonah 2
Just before passing away in Ravensbrück concentration camp, Corrie Ten Boom’s sister, Betsie said, “There is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still.” Somehow, in the darkness of that place, God’s love shone through. The same was
Sleeping While the Ship Sinks – Jonah 1
There are interesting comparisons between Jonah and Jesus. Both slept in a boat. Both were buried for three days and three nights. Both came back from that burial to preach deliverance. There are also many contrasts. Jesus cared. Jonah didn’t.
Who Shall Bring Me Down? – Obadiah 1
For many years, the Edomites (descendants of Esau) had exalted in their lofty position. The geography of their position made it almost impossible for any enemy to invade their land. Instead of cultivating gratitude, these natural blessings fostered pride. They
A Bright Future for Those Who Trust God – Amos 9
Amos 9 is the last chapter in the book and deal with things that will happen in the end. Notice several things: No sinner will escape (v.1-10). God Himself takes personal responsibility for punishing the wicked no matter how far
Silence from Heaven – Amos 8
At the moment, half the world is on some kind of “lockdown” due to the coronavirus. This means we are separated from friends, relatives, and other people we used to work with, worship with, and go to school with. This
Not Able to Bear All His Words – Amos 7
Despite repeated warnings, the people of Israel refused to repent. Judgment was going to fall. It was just a matter of how they would be judged. First God showed Amos a vision of locust, which Amos asked the Lord to
Prosperous, Prideful, and Passive – Amos 6
Prosperous, prideful, passive – these words describe the rich people of Samaria. They partied and drank, and sang and ate, and lounged about, enjoying their wealth and their precious foods and ointments. Not caring that their wealth was gained through