In Amos 6-9, Amos condemns the complacency and injustice of Israel and its neighbors, predicting severe divine judgments through vivid visions. Despite the looming punishment, he also foretells a hopeful restoration for a faithful remnant, reaffirming God's mercy alongside justice.
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“Some of you have the calling of teaching. You do not have the opportunity because you are not ready. You don’t have to be the...
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“We share Jesus. We really share the gospel anytime, anyway,” says Pastor Corey Howes of Connection Hill Primitive Baptist Church. “We’re so thankful and grateful...
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In Amos 1-5, Amos delivers a series of prophecies against Israel and its neighboring nations, condemning them for various injustices and transgressions, and warning of severe divine punishments. He emphasizes that God's judgment is inevitable for those who persist in their wrongdoing, illustrating a divine call for repentance and justice.
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Today’s Reading: Read Amos 1:1-13; Amos 2:1,4,6,10-11;3:1-2;10-11;4:12-13; 5:14-15,27 Grab a piece of construction paper and roll it up diagonally to make a megaphone. Have each...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Romans 5:8. But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ...
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Today’s Reading: Read Jonah Give everyone in your family a sheet of paper. Fold it down the middle so that there are two parts. Think...
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Jonah initially flees from God's command to prophesy against Nineveh, leading to a storm and his eventual swallowing by a great fish, where he prays for deliverance. After being vomited onto dry land, he prophesies in Nineveh, leading to the city's repentance and God's mercy, which displeases Jonah, revealing his struggle with the extent of God's compassion.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 14:3-4; 14:24; 15:3-4,9,18,24,28,34-45 Consider this story and discuss it as a family: Suzie had a fun day playing in her...
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In 2 Kings 14-15 and 2 Chronicles 25-27, Amaziah of Judah, though initially righteous, ultimately led Judah to defeat against Israel after arrogantly challenging King Jehoash, resulting in Jerusalem's plunder. Later, Jeroboam II of Israel expanded the nation's borders significantly, while internal strife and assassinations marked the unstable period, showing a continued decline in both kingdoms' adherence to their covenant with God.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 12; II Chronicles 24:4-19; II Kings 13:1-13; 23 Set a timer for 60 seconds. In 60 seconds, work together with...
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In 2 Kings 12-13 and 2 Chronicles 24, under King Joash's reign, and prompted by Jehoiada the priest, Jerusalem's temple was repaired using dedicated funds, although some high places remained active in worship practices. Despite initial godly leadership, after Jehoiada's death, Joash turned from God, leading to his downfall and assassination, reflecting a shift from fidelity to apostasy and consequent divine judgment.
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