Zechariah – Prepare for the Messiah
Zechariah encouraged the people to put away the sin in their lives and to continue rebuilding the temple. His visions described the judgment of Israel’s enemies, the blessings to Jerusalem, …
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 …
Judah – Son of Jacob
People who are leaders stand out. They don’t necessarily look or act a certain way until the need for their action is apparent. Among their skills are outspokenness, decisiveness, action, …
Psalm 15: The Guide to Righteousness
Psalm 15 is a beautiful and contemplative passage found in the book of Psalms in the Bible. It delves into the qualities and characteristics of a person who is considered …
How to Make Time for Jesus
Making Time for Jesus at Home Becoming a Christian…accepting Christ as Savior…being born again—whatever words you use to describe or define your relationship with God, they denote a commitment. In …
Malachi – An Appeal to Backsliders
Malachi rebuked the people and the priests for neglecting the worship of God and failing to live according to God’s will. If the priests were unfaithful, how could they lead …