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Israel was held to a higher standard than pagan nations because they had been given God’s law to follow. Luke
The Book of Amos was a prophecy of immediate warning with a call to repent, and contains end-time prophecy of
The Lord through the prophet Joel now addresses Tyre and Sidon and representatives of all those guilty of oppressing God’s
In chapter 3 of Joel we learn about the Valley of Jehoshaphat, which means “YHWH is judge” or “YHWH will
And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh...These are famous words
When scientists and engineers finally perfect humanoid robots equipped with A.I.,they could be used in many sectors of life. This
Then, after God’s people truly repent, Joel 2:18-19 says, “ Then the Lord will be zealous for His land, and
Joel 2:13 tells us to “ rend your heart, and not your garments .” Tearing one’s clothes was a common
We can see that “blow the trumpet in Zion” tells us that we, the Church, should not be taken by
The United Nations turns 80 this year—its hopes for ending war colliding with ongoing armed conflicts around the globe and
Jesus’ gospel is not just about a future hope but a present reality—an invitation to live as citizens under His
Joel shares the word of the Lord with the people of his time and by extension, us. He calls out
Humanity longs for peace but cannot achieve it on its own—true and lasting peace will come only through the reign
Joel is considered by many to be the most polished literary work among the prophetic writings. The theme is the
To understand and appreciate the messages from the Bible and the prophets today, it is necessary to have some sense
In Hosea 14, the book turns toward long-awaited repentance and reminds us again of the overarching theme of God’s unfailing
God’s love for Israel will bring Israel back. As a father loves and corrects his children, God loves His children
God continues warning Israel of impending judgment due to circumstances that sound familiar to our society today . .
God gives clear and meaningful instructions to us on how to follow His commands and worship Him. Choosing to worship
The leaders of a nation are accountable . . . both civil and religious! When judgment comes, it will be
The plot continues . . . Gomer has gone into harlotry and Hosea is told to redeem her. The comparison
The graphic analogy is explained in detail and motives are exposed, followed by a story of God’s mercy and redemption.
Friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts. However, good friendships don’t “just happen”—especially in our fast-paced, digitally-focused world. If we’re
Hosea shows the story of an unfaithful nation that looks to the physical for security and abandons their exclusive relationship
