Amos Prophesied about the Judgment of Nations
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Jesus Proves Himself as Son of David, Savior and King
The phrase "kingdom of heaven" is used 33 times in Matthew, emphasizing not only the existence of a government outside of the administration of the priests, scribes and religious teachers, but also that Jesus, who is proven as the Son of David, is the King over that kingdom.
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Zechariah affirms the Character of God to His People
Zechariah was called to speak to the returned exiles in Jerusalem, encouraging them to continue their building of the temple of the Lord despite rising opposition. But his ministry also included affirming God's characteristics and re-establishing His promises to His people.
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Psalm Shows How David was After the Heart of God
David was the most loved king of Israel and the author of a majority of the psalms. Other authors included Moses, Asaph, Heman, the sons of Korah, Solomon and Ethan. All of them, especially David, had an amazing gift of expression through words. Each psalm, or song, has a message and a purpose. Some are instructional, others are prayerful. Some call for the destruction of enemies, others meditate on the mercy and goodness of God.
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Unselfish Acts of Hosea Present a Message on the Love of God
Hosea ministered to the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II. By outward appearances, Israel was doing well. But just below the surface, spiritual and political unrest and anarchy were brewing.
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Daniel Dreams Visions and Foretells Future Events
While well-known Bible stories about Daniel can bring excitement and wonder to young wide-eyed learners, and are illustrations of incredible faith and obedience under pressure, their importance is only secondary to the overall impact that the prophet Daniel had on the society that he lived in.
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The Prophet Jeremiah Warned, Prayed and Offered Truth
Throughout the ministry of Jeremiah, he shed many tears for the people of Judah, knowing that they could not escape destruction without an upright covenant relationship with God expressed by obedience. It was to this end that Jeremiah prayed, interceding for the people, and speaking truth despite the intense persecution he experienced.
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The Return of Christ and the Gathering Together
Even with tremendous opposition and persecution, Christians in Thessalonica were able to stand strong in their faith, bringing joy and peace to Paul, their spiritual father.
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Job Passed Many Tests Through Faith in God
While Job survived seemingly insurmountable experiences, the true beauty of his story lies not in the terrible tragedies of his life, but that Job passed many tests by remaining faithful despite the circumstances. Job learned true humility and dependence on God through the hard times.
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2 John Teaches that Only True Believers have a Place in a Household of Faith
Home fellowships were a significant and intimate part of their daily Christian walk. John did not want any open door for the lies of the enemy to come in and deceive God's people.
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