The prophet Haggai and the writer of Hebrews make a connection with all the shaking that’s happening in our world today. However, there is a final shaking to come. At that point, there’s no turning back. Choose Christ before it’s too late. … More Learning from the Past: Forty-Six
What does the righteousness imparted to us by Christ do? It helps us to live by faith and not by sight. God spoke this truth to Habakkuk and he speaks the same to us today. … More Learning from the Past: Forty-Five
Words God gave through the prophet Amos would be used hundreds of years later to solve a conflict. God’s Word can be used to do the same today. … More Learning from the Past: Forty-Four
An minor prophet and insignificant deacon both had strong words to say to some big audiences. Amos and Stephen were both God’s men for their times and were faithful to stand firm, despite the consequences. … More Learning from the Past: Forty-Three
The second chapter of Joel provides the connection Peter used to deliver a clear gospel message to the crowd at Pentecost. All who call on the name of the Lord will be saved. The Spirit is the proof. … More Learning from the Past: Forty-Two
Jesus uses the Father’s words through the prophet Hosea to speak against the self-righteous legalism of the Pharisees. This Old Testament lesson of mercy over sacrifice is still as important for us today. … More Learning from the Past: Forty-One
We don’t deserve God’s love and favor, and yet, he pursues us, even in our unfaithfulness. Paul refers to not only the words of the prophet Hosea but his life to make the point. We do nothing to deserve the love of God. … More Learning from the Past: Forty
There is a reason the gospel writers inserted the phrase, “let the reader understand” when recording their Master’s words about the end of days. Studying the book of Daniel helps us understand. Heeding Jesus’ warnings helps too. … More Learning from the Past: Thirty-Nine
There is some good news in Jeremiah today: A new covenant is coming. The writer of Hebrews lets us know it has arrived because of the finished work of Christ on the cross. … More Learning from the Past: Thirty-Eight
To boast or not to boast: that is the question. In Christ, there is but one reason to answer in the affirmative. If I boast, I boast in Christ. … More Learning from the Past: Thirty-Seven