Good Morning “Word of God Eaters.”  Today we are in Nahum 3.World leaders come and go.  Governments and empires rise and fall with their people in tow… all by Gods hand (Daniel 2:21).  Nahum gives us a picture of once repentant Nineveh and just how far she had fallen.  As we read of her rampant prostitution, sorcery and witchcraft so egregious that it drew in and enslaved other nations, and their ...  Read More

Good Morning “Lesson Learners.”  Today we are in Nahum 2.Through our studies we’ve seen both aspects of God on full display; His Wrath and His Grace and Mercy.  Not long ago we finished the book of Jonah.  Most know at least the basics of the story, which tell of Gods incredible heart for the lost.  Jonah didn’t believe Nineveh “deserved God”, so he refused to go to them and give Gods Word.  The b...  Read More

Good Morning “Good News Bringers.”  Today we are in Nahum 1.Jonah was called to preach Grace to Nineveh, but didn’t believe they deserved it.  Truth is none of us deserve Grace.  That’s what Grace is… undeserved or unmerited favor.  Nahum was also called to preach to Nineveh.  He however was called to preach judgement.  Both preached so that the gentile nation might repent and turn to God.  The Lo...  Read More

Good Morning “Amazing Grace Proclaimers”.  Today we are in Micah 7.Praise God that He is The God of compassion (Exodus 34:6).  Compassion seeks to remedy the situation.  Compassion from the Webster Dictionary: “Sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” It’s more than sympathy that simply feels sorry for.  We are lost in our sin alone.  But, in our sin s...  Read More

Good Morning “Humble Living Sacrifices”.  Today we are in Micah 6.Despite Gods watch care over them, Israel rejected The Word of The Lord.  In addition to idol worship they had become dishonest in all of their dealings.  As God speaks regarding His wrath, Micah responds on Israel’s behalf acting as mediator.  What would stay the Lords hand?  What could they bring before Him?  Burnt offerings, sacr...  Read More

Good Morning “In Peace”.  Today we are in Micah 5.In today’s chapter God brings glimpses of near and long term prophecy.  He speaks of the near term judgment both Judah and Israel will face, then seamlessly transitions to tribulation.  Assyria is seen both as a geographical enemy of Israel and a general metaphor for all of the enemies of Gods people.  As we’ve studied The Bible together we’ve talk...  Read More

Good Morning “Not Fearful”.  Today we are in Micah 4.It seems most of Gods message through His prophets has to do with warning of impending judgment.  Never miss Gods Grace in that.  He is relentless in His pursuit of His people!  Pleading, urgently reaching for them to turn back!  He promises wrath here, in this life, in an effort to see them / us return to Him that we might not suffer for eterni...  Read More

Good Morning “Straight Cutters.”  Today we are in Micah 3.“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.”‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬That passage is what immediately came to mind as I reviewed today’s chapter...  Read More

Good Morning “Straight Talkers and Walkers.”  Today we are in Micah 2In today’s chapter we are reminded of what Gods Love, REAL Love - looks like.  The fact that God is love, does not mean that He turns a blind eye to sin.  We see that here.  Many in the church readily accept Gods perfect Mercy and Grace but deny He is still perfectly Just.  His Holiness requires He deal with sin (Romans 6:23).  H...  Read More

Good Morning “Work in Process”.  Today we are in Jonah 4.Gods not done with Jonah yet.  Oh, he went to Nineveh alright.  And he did what God told him to do.  They repented, and God relented.  In Jonah’s eyes THAT was the problem!  They deserved destruction!  Jonah is so angry over Gods mercy on Nineveh that he would rather die (Jonah‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬)God demonstrates both the value He places on each perso...  Read More

Good Morning “Work in Process”.  Today we are in Jonah 4.Gods not done with Jonah yet.  Oh, he went to Nineveh alright.  And he did what God told him to do.  They repented, and God relented.  In Jonah’s eyes THAT was the problem!  They deserved destruction!  Jonah is so angry over Gods mercy on Nineveh that he would rather die (Jonah‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬)God demonstrates both the value He places on each perso...  Read More

Good Morning “Simply Willing”.  Today we are in Jonah 3.What a difference being tossed overboard made in Jonah’s life.  We get to see the fruit of Gods discipline in his life.  Remember Gods goal is always our repentance, and obedience thus bringing Him glory and positioning us for His use.  “Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh.”‭‭Jonah‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬aNIV‬‬In obedience Jonah carried Go...  Read More