Today’s Bible reading* includes some very encouraging promises for God’s people. Yes, Isaiah spoke to a specific group of people in a specific nation in history. But God’s Word … and God’s promises … are still very applicable to us today. God points to the coming of John the Baptizer to announce Jesus the Messiah’s…
Today’s Bible reading* gives God’s people a few warnings about false teachers and false prophets. If a man comes and utters empty lies —“I will preach to you about wine and beer” —he would be just the preacher for this people!Micah 2:11 (CSB) Micah judges these false prophets of his day, This is what the…
Today’s Bible reading* includes a familiar prophecy concerning the coming Messiah. It is often quoted around Christmastime. For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6 (CSB)…
In today’s Bible reading* God begins to speak through Amos the shepherd. He condemns people in the Eighth Century BC for oppressing the poor and promises that God will not relent in the punishment and exile of His people. While God condemns surrounding nations, He specifically calls out His people, Israel and Judah. He says,…
In today’s Bible reading* we read through the book of Jonah. For many of us, it’s a familiar story. God tells Jonah to preach against Nineveh. Jonah runs away in the opposite direction and catches a boat sailing for Tarshish. A great storm tosses the boat and the sailors toss Jonah from the boat. God…
In today’s Bible reading* we see Elijah do some pretty awesome things. But James tells us that Elijah was a man like we are. (James 5:17) Those are comforting words. But I’ve never seen anyone call down fire from heaven to consume a sacrifice. I’ve never seen anyone call down fire to destroy people. (2…
