Amos

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005-jtjm-minor-prophets (Amos)Those following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Amos tomorrow, November 12. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)

Amos was a shepherd from Judah, not the typical prophet. God sent him to Israel to warn them about the coming judgement, but the people didn’t listen. God also sent him to several other nations with similar warnings. Amos spoke to the people of Israel about their sins. God also gave Amos visions of the punishment God planned for the people. Amos asked God to spare the people and God agreed to wait. God also promised to restore David’s family line.

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Joel

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004-jtjm-minor-prophets (Joel)Those following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Joel tomorrow, November 9. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)

The prophet Joel is best remembered by his messages to the people of Judah about the mighty swarm of locusts that devastated their land. The destruction by this army of locusts was so thorough, yet he warned the people that an even greater devastation would come. The people needed to return to God while forgiveness was still available to them. God would punish the nations that mistreated Israel, but would protect His own people.

Joel’s verse of hope (Joel 2:25) is often quoted: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten . . .” (KJV)

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Hosea

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002-hoseaThose following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Hosea tomorrow, October 28. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)

God told Hosea to marry a prostitute named Gomer. This marriage was to be an illustration to the people of Israel. Just as Gomer was unfaithful to Hosea, the people of Israel were unfaithful to God. The first three chapters of Hosea are about their relationship, their children, her unfaithfulness, and Gomer’s willingness to take her back. Continue reading →

Daniel

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005-daniel-feastThose following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Daniel tomorrow, October 16. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)

One of the most colorful prophets in the Bible is Daniel. We learn many of his accounts as children, though the later chapters are more difficult to understand as they appear to address events that are still in the future as end times. Daniel served under four consecutive kings of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar, King Belshazzar, King Darius, and King Cyrus. Continue reading →

Ezekiel

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005-ezekiel-valleyThose following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Ezekiel tomorrow, August 29. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)

God called Ezekiel to prophecy to the Jewish nation before and during the time they were led into captivity in Babylon. Under God’s direction, Ezekiel warned the people of Judah  by demonstrating through his body and actions what was going to happen to them. The Jewish people did not listen to Ezekiel, yet he continued to give them God’s messages. Continue reading →