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Book of Haggai bible study
Here is the book of Haggai, only two chapters, but has powerful messages nevertheless. It was written just after Darius took charge in power, and Haggai was made a prophet of the Lord to the governor of Judah at that time. The messages reprove, chasten, and punish the Israelis for failing to build God’s houses but building their own, so the Lord asks the people to consider and build His and there are warning messages
For more on this time period of the rebuilding of the temple and all of the drama involved in the process, even a little on Haggai the prophet, I am giving a link to the bible study on the book of Ezra here
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In Haggai chapter 1 Haggai gives the word of the...
Book of Zephaniah bible study
Here is a study on the brief 3 chapter book of Zephaniah, a book written during the time of the reign of Josiah the king of Judah. The book promises and prophesies judgment and punishments for the wrongdoings of not only Judah and Jerusalem but also many of the surrounding lands in that region but also encourages people returning to the Lord, and repenting of all evil deeds and doing good deeds. Zephaniah also promises the return and restoration of the children of Israel after the period of judgment in the third chapter
In chapter 1 of Zephaniah there are prophecies of the coming judgment of Judah and Jerusalem are there and also the coming of the day of the Lord, warning the people to be ready for it
(Zephaniah 1:1) The word of the LORD that came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king...
Book of Habakkuk bible study
Here is a bible study on the short book of Habakkuk- 3 chapters- one with both prophecies and prayers to God for Habakkuk was indeed a prayer warrior. There are different opinions as to when the book of Habakkuk was written, but the consensus puts the book before the Babylonian captivity for the book seems to prophecy the exile of the Jews to Babylon. Habakkuk does intercede for the Jews a good bit and also praises God in the third chapter of the book
Habakkuk chapter 1 is a conversation between Habakkuk and the Lord where Habakkuk pleads for justice and judgment against the evil doers of Israel and the Lord answers that is why He is raising the Chaleans, who will come for just that purposes and there also is some praises of the Lord given by Habakkuk in the chapter
(Habakkuk 1:1) The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw.
(Habakkuk 1:2) O LORD, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry...
FROM ANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES
JESUS FOUND HIM
John 9:35 "Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?"
JOHN 9:35
It is one thing to seek God; it is quite another thing to have God seek you. Jesus sought this man out when others had forsaken him. The acceptance of Jesus is worth more than everything this world has to offer This is what enables the...
Book of Nahum bible study
Here the book of Nahum is again a prophecy against the city of Nineveh, like that of Jonah. This was written well after the prophecy Jonah during which Nineveh repented at Jonah’s preaching. It seems as if the people of Nineveh had backslid and were as evil as ever, it wasd as if they never had repented, and this time the prophet Nahum is sent to prophesy the coming judgment which would be carried out by the Babylonian empire. He also made prophecies of the restoration of Israel/Judah from Assyrian captivity, as well (if not Babylonian) I am including a link to the bible study of Jonah in case you want to do that book before going on to this bible study, for comparison and contrast because both books deal with Nineveh, but at different times and by different prophets
Book of Micah bible study
Here is a bible study of the seven chapters of the book of Micah which was written just before Israel’s captivity- the Assyrian conquest of Israel. Micah prophesied up into Hezekiah’s reign, but also during the evil kings before him, too. Micah is like many of the other prophets because he like they again rebukes Israel and Judah’s evil ways and doings including idolatry, rip off like unequal balances and all the other evils that they did, prophesying judgment against them but promising judgment but also promising and prophesying that a remnant of Israel/Judah will come out of this judgment (and captivity) who will be blessed by God. Micah in his book also encourages people to repent of their various wrongs and to do right.
In chapter 1 of Micah the Lord plans to visit and judge the transgressions of both Israel and Judah bringing destructions but also bringing down all of...
Book of Obadiah bible study
Here is a bible study on the brief book of Obadiah, a one chapter affair with 21 verses. It is the shortest book of the old testament and one of the shortest of the bible. In fact only the epistles of 2 and 3 John have fewer verses than the book of Obadiah. Despite its brevity the book has a powerful message of prophecy concerning the destruction and the judgment coming on Edom, because of the sins that they have committed against God. At the end it also speaks of the restoration of Israel and its people, after judging them as well, so the book also shows the mercy of God as well as His justice against evil doers.
(Obadiah 1:1) The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom: We have heard a report from the LORD, and a messenger has been sent among the nations: "Rise up! Let us rise against her for battle!"
(Obadiah 1:2) Behold, I will...
FROM ANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES
ABOUT THOSE PHARISEES
John 9:34 "They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out."
JOHN 9:34
Much of the Pharisees' problem was spiritual pride, as is very evident by this statement. They were so blinded by their arrogance that they couldn't believe anyone who hadn't been through their "seminary" could teach them anything.
Book of Amos bible study
Here is a bible study on the prophet Amos and his writings which cover a nine chapter book in the bible. Amos is used by God to prophesy judgment against more than one nation/people group for their wrong doings, detailing to a degree what will happen throughout, and encouraging repentance from people.
In chapter 1 then of Amos, Amos prophesies judgment and destruction on various places like Damascus, Gaza and others for their wrongs
(Amos 1:1) The words of Amos, who was among the shepherds of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.
(Amos 1:2) And he said: "The LORD roars from Zion and utters his voice from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the top of Carmel withers."
(Amos 1:3) Thus says the LORD:...