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 …
Delilah – Hebrew Seductress, Philistine ruler
Delilah is a significant figure in the Bible, best known for her role in the story of Samson found in the Book of Judges. She is often regarded as a …
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 …
Jesus I Am Statements: I Am the Light of the World
I Am the Light of the World In the tapestry of the Gospel of John, Jesus’ words resonate like brilliant gems, illuminating the depths of our existence and guiding us …
Samson – Israelite Warrior and Judge
It is sad to be remembered for what one might have been. Samson had tremendous potential. Not many people have started life with credentials like his. Born as a result …
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 …
Abimelech – My Father is King
People who desire power always outnumber those who are able to use power wisely once they have it. Perhaps this is because power has a way of taking over and …
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 …
Gideon – Mighty Man of Valor
Most of us want to know God’s plan for our lives, but we’re not always sure how to find it. One common misunderstanding is the idea that God’s guidance will …
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 …