Monthly Archives: November 2014

A sound, a dream, or a thought wakes him in the night. He is 8 years old and scared. The darkness holds the unknown. It changes the familiar into shifting shadows of fear producing blackness. Daytime sounds are transformed at … Continue reading →

As Isaiah prophecies in Israel, events on the world stage are moving into a dangerous place for God’s people. The nation of Babylon is gaining power and land. Conquest and control rule the hearts of the Babylonians. As they approach … Continue reading →

Isaiah 4:2-6 contains a promise from God for the future of Israel. At a time when Isaiah is warning Israel about sin and its consequences, God gives Isaiah a word of hope to share. Isaiah 4:2 talks about a “branch … Continue reading →

The prophet Malachi prophesied to God’s people after the time of Haggai and Zechariah, but before the return of Ezra to Jerusalem. The date is somewhere around 470-460 B.C. Malachi deals with a great deal of the same subjects as … Continue reading →

The prophet Zechariah started his prophetic ministry two months after Haggai (Haggai 1:1 and Zechariah 1:1). His purpose was the same as that of Haggai. He encouraged the Jews who had returned from Babylonian captivity to complete the work started … Continue reading →