Isaiah 9-12 presents a contrast between the grim consequences of Israel's unfaithfulness and the hopeful prophecy of a coming Prince of Peace, foretelling a reign of justice and peace initiated by the birth of a child celebrated as Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 5:1-10; 6:1-13; 7:13-14 Assign someone in your family with an “impossible” task. Tell them they are responsible for accomplishing this task...
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Isaiah 5-8 portrays God's disappointment with Israel, likened to a poorly producing vineyard, leading to prophecies of judgment and societal corruption. Isaiah's vision and prophetic mission are affirmed through a divine encounter, highlighting the stark contrast between human unfaithfulness and divine steadfastness.
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY This week we read about 3 prophets whose message for God’s Chosen People was pretty simple, even though the people had a...
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Isaiah 1-4 describes God's indictment against Judah for their sins and rebellion. These chapters highlight God's call for repentance, promising purification and restoration for those who turn back to Him. They also prophesy a future where Jerusalem will be restored and exalted, becoming a beacon of justice and righteousness, with the Lord's presence providing protection and peace.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 1:1-6; 2:1-11; 3:1-5,13-15; 4:2; 5-6 Imagine having a trip to Disney World planned for your family. It would be a lot...
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Hosea 10-14 describes Israel's unfaithfulness through the metaphor of a lush vine that produces fruit only for itself, leading to increased idolatry. These chapters detail the consequences of Israel's sins, including their eventual punishment and exile, but also offer a message of hope, emphasizing God's desire for repentance and promising restoration and blessings for those who turn back to Him.
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Today’s Reading: Read Hosea 11:1-9; 12:2-6, 9-11; 13:4-6,10-11; 14 Ask each member of your family to draw a picture of what they think God might...
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Hosea 6-9 emphasizes a call to repentance, highlighting Israel's recurring disloyalty and the inevitable divine judgment. These chapters depict Israel's superficial devotion, likening their fleeting faithfulness to morning mist and detailing their pervasive corruption and idolatry, which provokes God's pronounced judgments and lamentations for their inevitable downfall.
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Today’s Reading: Read Hosea 6:1-6; 7:2,10,13-26;8:1-4,13-14;9:3,15-17 As a family read Deuteronomy 30:14-20. What command does God give the people in verse 16? What warning is...
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In Hosea 1-5, Hosea's prophetic ministry begins with a symbolic act, as God commands him to marry a promiscuous woman to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness. Through his troubled marriage, Hosea portrays God's enduring love for His wayward people, despite their persistent idolatry and moral decline, promising eventual restoration after judgment.
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Today’s Reading: Read Hosea 1:1; Hosea 4:1-13; Hosea 5 As you begin your time together, each family member should write a note to another family...
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