Reading Time: 4 minutes
The prophets Zechariah and Malachi warn God’s people to turn their hearts toward God and repentance.
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August 11 Application | Guard Duty
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The prophet Zechariah served as spiritual guardian, warning people to keep watch over others and to guard their own hearts.
August 11 | Discovery Questions
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Give careful thought to your heart; do not harden it” (Zechariah 7:4-14, 8:16-19; Malachi 4:5-6), by Mark Scott.
August 4 Study | Give Careful Thought to Your Ways; Obey the Voice of the Lord
Reading Time: 4 minutes
When God’s people do not care, they endanger God’s vision in the world. Such was the problem for the post-exilic prophet Haggai.
August 4 Application | Preaching to Listeners with Holes in Their Purses
Reading Time: 3 minutes
When the Jews returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity and neglected the temple to focused on themselves, the prophet Haggai rebuked their misplaced priorities.
AUGUST 4 | DISCOVERY QUESTIONS
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Give careful thought to your ways; obey the voice of the Lord” (Haggai 1:5-15; 2:1-9), by Mark Scott.
July 28 Study | She Brought Joy
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The Jews thwarted their enemies, and the events that Purim celebrates also propelled Esther and Mordecai into even more significant positions of authority . . .
July 28 Application | ‘When the Tables Are Turned’
Reading Time: 3 minutes
When Esther bravely confronted the king and explained the situation to him . . . what initially looked like impending disaster turned into a day of victory and celebration. . . .
July 28 | Discovery Questions
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “She Brought Joy” (Esther 9:18-32; 10:1-3), by Mark Scott.