Gospel of Mark
Though Mark wrote from Rome, the gospel of Mark was composed for the wider church as the record of the apostolic testimony of Peter. Even during the early Patristic period, …
Exodus – Second Book of Moses
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, God heard their cries and rescued them. We can be confident that God still hears the cries of his …
Gospel of Matthew
The gospel of Matthew begins with the people of Israel were waiting for the Messiah, their king. Matthew begins his book by showing how Jesus Christ was a descendant of …
Genesis – First Book of Moses
In the book of Genesis, God created the sky, seas, and land. He created plants, animals, fish, and birds. But he created human beings in his own image. At times, …
Ephesians – Building the Body of Christ
In this letter to the Ephesians, Paul explains the wonderful things that we have received through Christ and refers to the church as a body, a temple, a bride, and …
Haggai – The Reconstruction of the Temple
The book of Haggai is a book of the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh and is the third-to-last of the Minor Prophets. It is a short book, consisting of only two …
Zephaniah – The Day of the Lord
Zephaniah warned the people of Judah that if they refused to repent, the entire nation, including the beloved city of Jerusalem, would be lost. The people knew that God would …
Habakkuk – The Just Shall Live by His Faith
When Habakkuk was troubled he brought his concerns directly to God. After receiving God’s answers, he responded with a prayer of faith. Habakkuk’s example is one that should encourage us …
Nahum – The Judgment of Nineveh
Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian empire, is the subject of the book of Nahum. The news of its coming destruction was a relief for Judah, who was subject to …
Micah – The Judgment and Restoration of Judah
Micah emphasized the need for justice and peace. Like a lawyer, he set forth God’s case against Israel and Judah, their leaders, and their people. Throughout the book are prophecies …
Jonah – Mankind is Accountable to God
Jonah was a reluctant prophet given a mission he found distasteful. He chose to run away from God rather than obey him. Like Jonah, we may have to do things …
Obadiah – One Who Serves God
Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, is a dramatic example of God’s response to anyone who would harm his children. Edom was a mountainous nation, occupying the region …
Amos – Universal Justice of God
Amos’s message has had an impact on God’s people throughout the centuries, and it needs to be heard today, by individuals and nations. Although they were divided from their southern …
Joel – Jehovah is God
“Joel, the son of Pethuel,” whose name means “Yahweh is God,” gives the book its title. Little is known of Joel except what is learned in the book itself. His …
Hosea – Powerful Love Overcomes Rebellion
The book of Hosea is a love story – real, tragic, and true. Transcending the tale of a young man and his wife, it tells of God’s love for his …