Morning Light – November 23rd, 2017 – Micah 01: Micah Takes a Stand

Source: http://ift.tt/2jewwy4 Today: [Micah 1] Micah Takes a Stand. We meet the prophet Micah, a man from a rural area far from Jerusalem and Samaria, who was deeply grieved by the decadence of the upper classes in northern and southern kingdoms. He declares that God will come from between the cherubim in the Holy of […]

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Morning Light – November 20th, 2017 – Jonah 03: Nineveh Repents

Source: http://ift.tt/2zSze6h Today: [Jonah 3] Nineveh Repents. In chapter 3 of Jonah, the prophet declares the city will be destroyed in 40 days. The people believe his message and after a time of fasting and repentance, the city is spared. From this example, we can learn when and how we should fast when we are […]

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Morning Light – November 16th, 2017 – Jonah 01: Jonah Becomes Fish Food

Today: [Jonah 1] Jonah Becomes Fish Food. In our chapter, we are introduced to Jonah the prophet. He is sent to a wicked city but refuses to go. He knows that if they repent by his preaching they will be spared, and Jonah wants to see Nineveh destroyed. In attempting to flee Jonah runs headlong […]

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Morning Light – November 15th, 2017 – Obadiah: You Will Possess Your Possessions!

Today: [Obadiah] You Will Possess Your Possessions! In Obadiah we see the people of Edom brought to judgment for their warfare against the southern kingdom. The name Edom means “Red man” the same as the name “Adam”, therefore we understand it as a prophetic foretelling of the ultimate end of godless humanity who shake their […]

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Morning Light – November 14th, 2017 – Amos 09: Folks, God’s in a Killing Mood!

Source: http://ift.tt/2yDZGwT Today: [Amos 9] Folks, God’s in a Killing Mood! In this final chapter of Amos, the prophet describes the sword of God seeking out sin wherever it is found and destroying it utterly. What about in your life? Does God overlook minor sin or sins committed in weakness because you are a Christian? […]

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Morning Light – November 13th, 2017 – Amos 08: When God’s Patience Runs Out

Source: http://ift.tt/2icDtjm Today: [Amos 8] When God’s Patience Runs Out. In Amos 8:1 we find that the patience of God with the northern kingdom of Samaria is running out. The consequences will be severe. Does God ever run out of patience in our day? Could you perceive in your most remote thinking that you may […]

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Morning Light – November 9th, 2017 – Amos 06: Samaria and Zion Reproved

Source: http://ift.tt/2m5efaY Today: [Amos 6] Samaria and Zion Reproved. In chapter 6 of Amos the ruling houses of the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel are held accountable for their crimes against God. The impoverished are afflicted, the peoples are convinced that they are too important to ever be allowed to fail, the courts of […]

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Morning Light – November 8th, 2017 – Amos 5: What Does Reformation Look Like?

Source: http://ift.tt/2iGX0b5 Today: [Amos 5] What Does Reformation Look Like. In today’s chapter Amos sees the nation as a forsaken woman, left to die in the wilderness, because the people have sought reformation outwardly without truly dealing with their heart conditions. At this point there are solemn assemblies, and gatherings, but God declares that He […]

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