Good Morning “Transformed”.  Today we are in Habakkuk 3.What a transformation we see in Habakkuk as we read this book.  He begins with questions… questions God answers with His Word.  For Habakkuk it is the direct spoken Word of God.  It is Gods Word that reminds him Who is in control.  It is Gods Word that reminds Him that repentance brings restoration.  It is Gods Word that makes clear - justice...  Read More

Good Morning “Patient.”  Today we are in Habakkuk 2.Yesterday I left you with one of Habakkuk’s questions… in essence, Habakkuk wondered, Why does God tolerate the treacherous?  Why do they go on taking advantage - committing evil atrocities?  Gods answer… they won’t continue for long.  It may seem like a long wait as we count time… but God has a plan.  His timing is ALWAYS perfect.“For the revela...  Read More

Good Morning “Answer Demanders.” Today we are in Habakkuk 1.  The book of Habakkuk records the prophet’s “conversations” with God during the late 7th century BC.  This book takes the form of Habakkuk’s “complaints” or “laments” and Gods answers.  Many of Habakkuk’s complaints / questions may sound familiar.  We hear and think some of the same things in our day.  Pay close attention to Gods answers...  Read More

Good Morning “Word of God Eaters.”  Today we are in Nahum 3.World leaders come and go.  Governments and empires rise and fall with their people in tow… all by Gods hand (Daniel 2:21).  Nahum gives us a picture of once repentant Nineveh and just how far she had fallen.  As we read of her rampant prostitution, sorcery and witchcraft so egregious that it drew in and enslaved other nations, and their ...  Read More

Good Morning “Lesson Learners.”  Today we are in Nahum 2.Through our studies we’ve seen both aspects of God on full display; His Wrath and His Grace and Mercy.  Not long ago we finished the book of Jonah.  Most know at least the basics of the story, which tell of Gods incredible heart for the lost.  Jonah didn’t believe Nineveh “deserved God”, so he refused to go to them and give Gods Word.  The b...  Read More

Good Morning “Good News Bringers.”  Today we are in Nahum 1.Jonah was called to preach Grace to Nineveh, but didn’t believe they deserved it.  Truth is none of us deserve Grace.  That’s what Grace is… undeserved or unmerited favor.  Nahum was also called to preach to Nineveh.  He however was called to preach judgement.  Both preached so that the gentile nation might repent and turn to God.  The Lo...  Read More

Good Morning “Amazing Grace Proclaimers”.  Today we are in Micah 7.Praise God that He is The God of compassion (Exodus 34:6).  Compassion seeks to remedy the situation.  Compassion from the Webster Dictionary: “Sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” It’s more than sympathy that simply feels sorry for.  We are lost in our sin alone.  But, in our sin s...  Read More

Good Morning “Humble Living Sacrifices”.  Today we are in Micah 6.Despite Gods watch care over them, Israel rejected The Word of The Lord.  In addition to idol worship they had become dishonest in all of their dealings.  As God speaks regarding His wrath, Micah responds on Israel’s behalf acting as mediator.  What would stay the Lords hand?  What could they bring before Him?  Burnt offerings, sacr...  Read More

Good Morning “In Peace”.  Today we are in Micah 5.In today’s chapter God brings glimpses of near and long term prophecy.  He speaks of the near term judgment both Judah and Israel will face, then seamlessly transitions to tribulation.  Assyria is seen both as a geographical enemy of Israel and a general metaphor for all of the enemies of Gods people.  As we’ve studied The Bible together we’ve talk...  Read More

Good Morning “Not Fearful”.  Today we are in Micah 4.It seems most of Gods message through His prophets has to do with warning of impending judgment.  Never miss Gods Grace in that.  He is relentless in His pursuit of His people!  Pleading, urgently reaching for them to turn back!  He promises wrath here, in this life, in an effort to see them / us return to Him that we might not suffer for eterni...  Read More

Good Morning “Straight Cutters.”  Today we are in Micah 3.“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.”‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬That passage is what immediately came to mind as I reviewed today’s chapter...  Read More

Good Morning “Straight Talkers and Walkers.”  Today we are in Micah 2In today’s chapter we are reminded of what Gods Love, REAL Love - looks like.  The fact that God is love, does not mean that He turns a blind eye to sin.  We see that here.  Many in the church readily accept Gods perfect Mercy and Grace but deny He is still perfectly Just.  His Holiness requires He deal with sin (Romans 6:23).  H...  Read More