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. . . .
Reading Time: 3 minutes
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. . . .
Reading Time: 2 minutes
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?
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson from Nehemiah 10:28-39, “Courage to Restore.”
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Post-exilic Israel had returned home. The people had learned their lesson about idolatry following their 70-year spanking in Babylon. But they had fallen prey to other nuances of selfishness and would need to learn again the benefit of self-denial.
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Self-centeredness weakens leadership, but unselfishness amplifies it. Effective leaders genuinely care about those they lead. Their goal is to serve, not to have others serve them. Jesus set the example. . . .
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson from Nehemiah 5:1-19, “Courage to Deny Oneself.”