Habakkuk was a priest who ministered shortly before the Babylonian siege and capture of Jerusalem.  In spite of his faithful priestly ministry and prayers of intercession, the Jewish people remained in a backslidden state, and the threat of Babylonian invasion grew...

Text: Hosea 5:13 “When Ephraim saw that he was sick and when Judah saw his own wounds, Ephraim went to Assyria to ask the great king for help. But the king couldn't cure them or heal their wounds. The Jewish people were contending with serious problems. The prophet...

Text: Daniel 6 Daniel distinguished himself as a leader of men, a man worthy of respect.  Yet he had his detractors who sought to bring him harm.  Their plans were foiled because God’s hand of favor was on Daniel.  In the end, God turned the tactics of Daniel’s...

Thoughts from 1 Samuel 1-3 It was a time of spiritual dysfunction.  The priest Eil had two sons serving as priests who did not know the Lord. They stole offerings & committed adultery with women who volunteered at the temple.  Eli chastised them but did not remove...

Song of Solomon 7:10  "I am my beloved's and his desire is toward me." Song of Solomon illustrates through a love story God's passionate love for His people.  The Lord Jesus is depicted as the Bridegroom and we, the Church, His bride. The reference beloved describes...