Zephaniah JULY 8 Reading 189 GREAT DAY COMING Zephaniah 1–3 “The great Day of the Lord is near—near and coming quickly. Listen! The cry on the Day of the Lord will be bitter” (Zeph. 1:14).I magine history as a speeding train and the prophets as conductors, calling out the next station. Zephaniah’s cry would be,Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
Zephaniah INTRODUCTION Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of Josiah of Judah (640-609 B.C.). Distressed by the shallowness of Judah’s response to the godly king’s reformation, Zephaniah announced that sweeping judgment was about to fall on Jerusalem as well as on pagan nations. Zephaniah, the last of the preexilic prophets, summarized much of the judgment andContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
Habakkuk JULY 7 Reading 188 PERFECTED FAITH Habakkuk 1–3 “The Sovereign Lord is my strength . . . He enables me to go on the heights” (Hab. 3:19).Faith grows fastest when challenged. What Habakkuk teaches us is that through our doubts and suffering, our faith can and will be perfected. Overview Habakkuk complained to GodContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
Habakkuk INTRODUCTION Habakkuk wrote in the time of godly King Josiah. The prophet was deeply troubled by the injustices prevailing in Judah’s society despite a religious revival. God revealed His intention to use the Babylonians to punish Judah. The Lord went on to show the troubled prophet that the wicked only seem to succeed. StrengthenedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories
May • Creation and Nature • Christ’s Ascension and Exaltation • Pentecost and the Holy Spirit • Trinity Sunday• Christian Home • National Holiday/Memorial Day 1. The Spacious Firmament2. This Is My Father’s World3. All Creatures of Our God and King4. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee5. Fairest Lord Jesus!6. How Great Thou Art!7. Unto theContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”
