Category Archives: Bible Reading

In Micah 1:1, 3:1, and 6:1, the prophet calls the people to hear. He first calls the people to hear as a group. Micah wants them to listen to the warning that God gives His people. Assyria stands on the … Continue reading →

In Amos 7:7-9, Amos talks about God setting a plumb line in the midst of Israel. A plumb line shows how straight a thing is. How true to plan. Israel has fallen short and Amos is charged with calling the … Continue reading →

The prophet Hosea is a man on a mission. Called by God to marry a “promiscuous woman”, he lives every day in a relationship that can only be sustained by God’s great love. It is God’s love for Hosea that … Continue reading →

Jonah is amazing to me. He is part of some of the most dramatic events in the entire Bible. God calls Jonah to take a message to Nineveh. When Jonah was ready to run, when Jonah was ready to quit, … Continue reading →

The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament. The message of Obadiah centers on a relationship. In Israel’s history, two brothers stand out in memory. The sons of Isaac – Jacob and Esau. They are famous … Continue reading →

The Bible is full of promises. Promises from God to man. In Isaiah 59:20, we have an example of an incredible promise. Isaiah writes, “And a Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from transgression,” declares … Continue reading →

Invitations are neat things. They mark celebrations in the lives of people we love. Birthday invitations remind us that kids are growing older. Anniversary invitations call us to celebrate love and faithfulness. Wedding invitations invite us to an intimate moment … Continue reading →

In Isaiah 40, Isaiah announces God’s coming glory and His power while showing the people their helplessness. Isaiah holds up God’s faithfulness and promise to bring home a faithful remnant as a source of hope and assurance. By pointing out … Continue reading →

Isaiah 31:1 holds one of the neatest pictures in the Bible for me. Isaiah proclaims that the people go down to Egypt and trust in the swiftness of their horses or the might of their chariots. It is a picture … Continue reading →

Sometimes the Book of Isaiah can be tough reading. Just looking through the last week, we find that God has called His man, Isaiah, to pronounce judgment on nation after nation. There is talk of famine and fire, death and … Continue reading →