The Pride That Brings Woes The course of pride (Hab. 2:4-5). It proceeds from a rotten heart. (Hab. 2:4). It produces a restless life (Hab. 2:5). It makes him drunk with his own power. It makes him desire what he can never attain. The contrast with pride (Hab. 2:4). The just shall live by faith! […]
Introduction to Habakkuk
September 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Author 1. Authored by the Holy Spirit (2 Pet. 1:21). 2. Written by Habakkuk (Hab. 1:1). His Date 1. Habakkuk says the Babylonian invasion would occur during the days of his audience (Hab. 1:5). 2. This took place in 606-605 BC. 3. Many date the book between 612-605 BC. 4. Habakkuk was contemporary […]
Micah’s View of Jehovah
June 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We are continuing our survey of the Minor Prophets, this month in the book of Micah. One of the very important lessons we get from Micah is a balanced view of Jehovah God. Too many believe that God is all love and mercy without balancing that view with God’s justice and righteousness. We must have […]
No One To Blame But Yourself
May 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help (Hosea 13:9) In this lesson, the last from our series on Hosea, the prophet lays full responsibility for Israel’s coming destruction squarely at their own feet. This is one of the mean themes from Hosea, the Old Testament prophets, and the whole Bible, […]
Covenant Breakers
May 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of the key themes throughout the Old Testament prophets was how Israel and Judah broke covenant with God. New Testament Christians learn an important lesson from Israel’s example of covenant breaking. We too have entered into a covenant relationship with God, through Christ, and must be faithful to the terms of the covenant, lest […]