In these two chapters, God sues Hosea to confront Israel's unfaithfulness to Him and the evidence that proves it. What should have they been doing? How do we prevent spiritual…
Paul needs encouragement at a difficult time in his ministry and God does it in numerous amazing ways. New workers, returned workers, 'saved' by a government ruler and has the…
As Peter calls us aliens and strangers in 2:11-12, he explains what that looks like in the main areas of our life in 2:13-4:11 (government, work, family and church family)…
Hanukkah recalls a great victory from Israel's past from a tyrannical ruler. Amazingly, God predicted this ruler would come and torment Israel in Daniel 8 and 11. Yet when Jesus…
God continues to speak through Nahum the prophet concerning Assyria's coming downfall. He uses many wordplays and references to King Ashurbanipal's cruel treatment of people to bring charges of injustice…
Peter is called by God to reach out to a Gentile. God has to change Peter's attitude towards Gentiles who need Jesus just as much as anyone. What attitudes do…
