In The Word Read: Matthew 8:1-22 Jesus Cleanses a Man with Leprosy 8 When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. 2 And a man with leprosy came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Jesus reached out with His […]
Consequences Of Unforgiveness
In The Word Read: Obadiah 1 Edom Will Be Humbled 1 The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord God says concerning Edom— We have heard a report from the Lord, And a messenger has been sent among the nations saying, “Arise, and let’s go up against her for battle”— 2 “Behold, I will make you […]
The God Of Our Strength
In The Word Read: Habakkuk 3:16-19 16 I heard, and my inner parts trembled; At the sound, my lips quivered. Decay enters my bones, And in my place I tremble; Because I must wait quietly for the day of distress, For the people to arise who will attack us. 17 Even if the fig tree does […]
The God Of My Salvation
In The Word Read: Habakkuk 3:1–15 God’s People Saved 3 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, according to Shigionoth. 2 Lord, I have heard the report about You, and I was afraid. Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years, In the midst of the years make it known. In anger remember mercy. 3 God […]
Misplaced Trust
In The Word Read: Habakkuk 2:6-20 6 “Will all of these not take up a song of ridicule against him, Even a saying and insinuations against him And say, ‘Woe to him who increases what is not his— For how long— And makes himself rich with debts!’ 7 Will your creditors not rise up suddenly, […]
Stand, Keep Watch, Live Faithfully
In The Word Read: Habakkuk 1-2:5 Chaldeans Used to Punish Judah 1 The pronouncement which Habakkuk the prophet saw: 2 How long, Lord, have I called for help, And You do not hear? I cry out to You, “Violence!” Yet You do not save. 3 Why do You make me see disaster, And make me look […]
The Fall
In The Word Read: Nahum 2-3 The Overthrow of Nineveh 2 The one who scatters has come up against you. Keep watch over the fortress, watch the road; Bind up your waist, summon all your strength. 2 For the Lord will restore the splendor of Jacob Like the splendor of Israel, Even though destroyers have […]
Our God Is Awesome
In The Word Read: Nahum 1 God Is Awesome 1 The pronouncement of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite: 2 A jealous and avenging God is the Lord; The Lord is avenging and wrathful. The Lord takes vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies. 3 The Lord is slow […]
Wait For Me
In The Word Read: Zephaniah 3:8–20 8 “Therefore wait for Me,” declares the Lord, “For the day when I rise up as a witness. Indeed, My decision is to gather nations, To assemble kingdoms, To pour out on them My indignation, All My burning anger; For all the earth will be devoured By the fire […]
Do Not Be Deceived
In The Word Read: Zephaniah 2:1-3:7 Judgments on Judah’s Enemies 2 Gather yourselves together, yes, join together, You nation without shame, 2 Before the decree takes effect— The day passes like chaff— Before the burning anger of the Lord comes upon you, Before the day of the Lord’s anger comes upon you. 3 Seek the Lord, […]