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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
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
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
Two kings are at the center of this story—one desperate to hold on to power, the other born to give it away. King Herod heard the news from the Magi: A child had been born, “the King of the Jews.” For Herod, this wasn’t good news; it was a threat. Herod was a man who… Read more
