This “Book of HAGGAI” is a meaningful little fragment. Although it covers only about four months, it records one of the crucial turning points in the Divine dealings with Jerusalem and the Covenant people (The Jews). It had to do with the Jewish “Remnant” who returned to Jerusalem and Judea after they were exiled toContinue reading “THE BOOK OF HAGGAI.”
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1. THE BOOK OF ZEPHANIAH.
GOD SPEAKS TO ZEPHANIAH. Zephaniah introduces himself, and we learn that he is a descendant of “Hizkiah.” In the Revised Version, he is referred to as King Hezekiah. So by distinction, we learn that he is of royal descent. He is a prince of the house of David and the great-great-grandson of King Hezekiah. HeContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF ZEPHANIAH.”
THE BOOK OF HABAKKUK.
The prophet Habakkuk wrote this prophecy after the fall of Nineveh in 612 B.C., when the Chaldeans (Babylonians) rose to become the new dominant power over the nations. Years before HABAKKUK, the prophet Isaiah had forewarned King Hezekiah that his treasures would be carried away to Babylon and his sons would become eunuchs in theContinue reading “THE BOOK OF HABAKKUK.”
3. THE BOOK OF NAHUM.
“VENGEANCE IS MINE SAYS THE LORD” In our last study we are reminded that pay-back belongs to the Lord and not to us. He will avenge you in a day yet to come. In Romans chapter 12:19. He Promises … “BELOVED, AVENGE NOT YOURSELVES BUT GIVE UP YOUR ANGER. For It Is written, “VENGEANCE ISContinue reading “3. THE BOOK OF NAHUM.”
2. THE BOOK OF NAHUM.
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF NINEVEH. What happened to Nineveh? the book of Jonah ended so abruptly! Did you ever wonder what happened to the great city of Nineveh, the significant capital? Did they repent of their evil wickedness against God? No, they returned to their old ways and piled sin upon sin. Nineveh became worse! NowContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF NAHUM.”
1.THE BOOK OF NAHUM.
NAHUM HIMSELF. The name of Nahum means “Comfort.” In all that we learn from the prophecies of Nahum, there is genuine Comfort for the godly. It’s the Comfort of knowing that in the righteous government of God, the outrages of sinful evildoers who do not repent are Divinely avenged. (paid back) For us as Christians,Continue reading “1.THE BOOK OF NAHUM.”
1. THE BOOK OF MICAH.
It is good to know that in the Judean capital, long ago, the great Prophet Isaiah had a friend in whom he could trust. He was a fellow-champion of truth named Micha. He prophesied in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Both Isaiah and Micah worked contemporaneously with one another, thoughContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF MICAH.”
6.THE BOOK OF JONAH!
JONAH’S ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Chapter four gives us the supreme message of the book. It can be expressed in a few words; it is one of, Affecting tenderness. So passionate was Jonah’s religious patriotism that his self interests were sunk in his deep concern for lsrael. Jonah loved Israel more than his own life. WhyContinue reading “6.THE BOOK OF JONAH!”
5.THE BOOK OF JONAH!
JONAH REGURGITATED. JONAH AND THE CITY. Most remarkable is the repentance of Nineveh, the Great City, in chapter three. This miracle is to be judged by the size of the city. Three times, God speaks of Nineveh as: “That great city.” The city was as large as a day’s journey. The last verse of the previous chapterContinue reading “5.THE BOOK OF JONAH!”
4.THE BOOK OF JONAH.
JONAH INSIDE THE TOMB OF THE WALE. YET THERE IS NO CRY FOR DELIVERANCE! The prayer that came from the watery tomb inside this humongous fish, from the lips of Jonah, surprisingly, was a prayer of PRAISE! Yes, a prayer of Thanksgiving and praise. A Doxology during a time of dreadful Desolations. There isContinue reading “4.THE BOOK OF JONAH.”
Light in the Darkness! 