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! Faithfulness brings the satisfaction that … [Read more...] about Wickedness is Self-Destructive
Minor Prophets
Introduction to Habakkuk
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 with … [Read more...] about Introduction to Habakkuk
Micah’s View of Jehovah
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 a balanced view of God if we are going to serve Him faithfully. … [Read more...] about Micah’s View of Jehovah
No One To Blame But Yourself
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, i.e. The Biblical Doctrine of Personal Responsibility. … [Read more...] about No One To Blame But Yourself
Covenant Breakers
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 we become COVENANT BREAKERS! … [Read more...] about Covenant Breakers