Reading Time: 4 minutes
The eighth-century BC prophet Micah (like his counterparts Amos and Hosea) prophesied against the northern and southern kingdoms. Micah cried out against idolatry, immorality, leadership crises, and family deterioration. But his prophecy had some bright spots . . .
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Last fall I led a group on a Holy Land tour, but I should qualify the word “led.” My job was to lead devotions, encourage travelers, and provide biblical insights along the way. But our group also needed a leader who knew the customs, language, and traffic patterns of Israel and Jordan. We needed a guide! . . .
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson on “Grant Me Mercy” (Hosea 6:6; Micah 6:6-8; 7:8-19; Matthew 9:9-13; 1 John 1:1-2).
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The theme for Hosea might be, “Good News from a Troubled Home.” God’s love for his people was on display at Hosea’s house. This minor prophet had married Gomer, who was unfaithful to him. But Hosea had purchased her back as an object lesson for Israel. . . .
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An unholy part of us—with a careless attitude about sin—wants to do whatever we please, hoping God will overlook our misdeeds. On the other hand, a guilty conscience makes us wonder if our sins are unpardonable, and that leads to despair. . . .
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Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson on “Forgive My Unfaithfulness” (Hosea 11:1-7; 14:1-9; Psalm 32:1-7).
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Rebuilding walls can take people only so far. At some point a love for the Word of God must be restored for genuine revival to take place. . . .
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Jesus warned about the folly of neglecting “the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness” (Matthew 23:23). Do we pay attention to the things that matter most?
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Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson from Nehemiah 10:28-39, “Courage to Restore.”