Monday, December 30, 2024
The story of Jonah is about far more than a man swallowed by a giant fish—it’s a story of God’s relentless mercy, not just for Jonah, but for a city that seemed beyond redemption. In Jonah 1, God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh, a city known for its wickedness, and warn them of impending… Read more
Saturday, December 28, 2024
The book of Joel opens with devastation: an unstoppable swarm of locusts has laid waste to the land, stripping it bare. It’s a scene of utter desolation, and Joel’s message is clear—this disaster is a wake-up call, an opportunity for God’s people to return to him with all their hearts. Joel 2:12-13 captures the… Read more
Friday, December 27, 2024
Psalm 2 was written to celebrate the coronation of an Israelite king, but also for the coronation of Christ, the eternal King. This Psalm describes the rebellion of the nations and the coming of Christ to establish his eternal reign. As an anglophile, I have a fascination with English royalty. Queen Elizabeth was England’s longest-reigning… Read more
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Malachi, a prophet, writes to God’s people after they’ve been returned to their homeland of Jerusalem following a long season of exile. Coming home should be the best and most exciting thing! Except, God’s people have a lot to figure out. Do they still follow God’s covenant? What about the other people groups who now… Read more