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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Today’s Reading: Read Amos 6:14; 7:1-9; 8:1-3a, 11-12; 9:8-15 Ask each member of your family to think about a dream they have had recently. Draw...
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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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