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micah

Introduction to Micah

Coming up next, we will spend two days in the Old Testament book of Micah. This book was written by the prophet Micah to pronounce judgment on Israel, but also includes hope for the future for restoration of Israel and Jerusalem as well as prophecies regarding the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. Our prayer time […]

amos

Introduction to Amos

Coming up next, we will spend two days in the Old Testament book of Amos. Amos was a Judean shepherd whom God called to speak judgment against the nation of Israel. On the outside, Israel was powerful and prosperous, but God knew that their sins ran deep. Though God promised wrath and punishment to the […]

jude

Introduction to Jude

Coming up next, we will spend three days in the book of Jude. This book was written by Jude, the half brother of Jesus. Jude’s main point in writing the book was to urge believers to “contend for the faith.” They were to guard the faith – fight for the gospel of Jesus, which had […]

Nahum

Introduction to Nahum and Obadiah

Coming up next, we will spend one day in the book of Nahum. As we just read, the prophet Jonah was sent to preach repentance to the Assyrians in the city of Nineveh. The people repented after hearing God’s message, and God relented from bringing His wrath upon them. Nahum returned to the same city […]