Habakkuk 1 (cont) In the first part of the chapter he describes the violence and deceit of the nation of Judah, contrasting it by pale comparison in v. 9 to the utter abandonment to violence, cruelty and brutality that typified the armies of Babylon in every nation that they invaded. In other empires, when nations […]
READ MORE In Habakkuk 1, the prophet sees the coming invasion of the Babylonians, and questions God as to how He could ever allow such monumental suffering among His people. These are the same questions we ask ourselves during times of difficulty, therefore Habakkuk is a very relevant study for anyone facing contradiction to God’s promise in […]
READ MORE Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name [was] Simeon; and the same man [was] just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had […]
READ MORE In Luke 2, we find the narrative of Jesus birth and early childhood. It is interesting that the announcement of Jesus’ arrival is not given to heads of state, but to simple shepherds keeping their flocks by night. Jesus grows to maturity and gives evidence of His unusual nature, while Mary and Joseph marvel and […]
READ MORE Micah Chapter 2 (cont) 7 O [thou that art] named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? [are] these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly? 8 Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the […]
READ MORE In Chapter 2 of Micah, the nation is described as descending into difficulty and downturn because of selfishness and greed. Consequences are predicted to come, but at the same time a Messianic promise of great deliverance is given. [Mic 2:1-13 KJV] 1 Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when […]
READ MORE Nehemiah Chapter Two (cont) Nehemiah is given permission and resources to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls of the city and the gates as well. The king sends captains of his army with Nehemiah so he obviously knows that there is danger involved and not everyone in the city would be pleased to see […]
READ MORE In Nehemiah 2, Nehemiah stands before the king with a sad countenance regarding the state of affairs in Jerusalem. The king inquires and ultimately gives Nehemiah permission to return and rebuilt the gates and walls. When Nehemiah arrives Sanballat mocks and impedes the project. Nehemiah persists – taking his famous midnight right. Nehemiah came to […]
READ MORE Isaiah 9 (cont) 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] […]
READ MORE In Isaiah 9 the prophet Isaiah is warning the two houses of Israel that their reliance on foreign powers to save them from invasion will lead to their destruction. In the midst of describing the dark days ahead Isaiah lapses into a pronouncement of Messianic glory within whose verses we find some of the most […]
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