Good Morning
Jeremiah 14-17
As I was reading and doing some quick research, I discovered that there were actually 4 different times when Judah was overrun and exiled. I don’t think I realized that before. Daniel and his companions were taken in the first exile. By the third or fourth one, people had resorted to cannibalism.
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Jeremiah 10-13
I love Jeremiah’s prayer in 10:23-24 “correct me Lord, but please be gentle” I am so thankful that God is both merciful and gentle, because I am so often in need of correction. Read more…
Jeremiah 7-9
I’m not sure how anyone could read what God is threatening to do and not make some immediate changes. I don’t think it applies to me, and I am looking over my life to make sure I’m not drifting….that’s how scary this is.
Jeremiah 4-6
“Plow up the hard ground of your heart” says the Lord through Jeremiah. His words are good advice for us today. Read more…
Jeremiah 1-3
A young man without qualifications is directed to speak to entire nations. Apart from Isaiah he remains the most popular Old Testament Prophet. Here’s what he had to say:
Zephaniah 1-3
Some interesting thoughts percolate this morning as I read this short prophesy by Zephaniah, who is generally unfamiliar to us. Many people wouldn’t be able to say with certainty that Zephaniah was a book of the Bible, and yet there is a wonderful message here.
2 Kings 22-23 and 2 Chronicles 34-35
This is a wonderful picture of true repentance. Josiah is a great role model for us.
Nahum 1-3
The Lord is jealous, but the Lord is also good. Failure to follow His direction can only result in punishment. This is the message that Nineveh ignored….at great cost.
2 Chronicles 32-33
The first part of Hezekiah’s ministry is seasoned with humility and wisdom. But success appears to have corrupted him, here’s what he did: