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Yesterday, we saw that the Lord began his message to his people through Micah by uttering words reminiscent of his denouncement against the nations. He shocked them, however, by turning the message on its head and directing his rebuke toward his own people. Chapters 2...
You Are the Man

You Are the Man

We are familiar with the story of David’s sin against Bathsheba and Nathan’s confrontation that followed (2 Samuel 12). Nathan told David a parable about two men: one rich and one poor. Wanting to prepare a meal for a guest, but unwilling to slaughter one of his many...
Hope in Judgement

Hope in Judgement

The casual reader of the Minor Prophets might come away with the impression that the Old Testament prophets were nothing more than prophets of doom. Time and again, these men foretold God’s judgement on his people for their sin. While this is true, it is evident that...
Silent Judgement

Silent Judgement

Like so many of the biblical prophets, Amos faithfully persevered with little to no visible fruit. His warnings of judgement to come largely fell on deaf ears. Far from receiving him as a prophet of Yahweh, Israel’s religious leadership drove him away. He was ordered...
Navigating Conflict

Navigating Conflict

Every week, during our Sunday evening service, we highlight a specific Christian facing persecution, or an area in which persecution is experienced. In a country like South Africa, which enjoys relative freedom of religion and religious worship, we can easily forget...