Lesson Summary: The Lord gives Habakkuk a second answer about His plans and encourages him to live by faith. Focus Passage: Habakkuk 2:2-20 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Wait on the Lord Expectantly (Habakkuk 2:1-4) Principle: God’s People Live Victoriously by Faith and Faith Alone. Application: How does your life show that you are living by … Continue reading "Living by Faith"

Lesson Summary: Habakkuk complains to God about His lack of action and His incomprehensible judgments. Focus Passage: Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. A Serious Accusation (Habakkuk 1:1-4) Principle: God’s People Can Bring their Complaints to Him. Application: What complaints do you have right now that you would like to bring before the Lord? Scripture … Continue reading "Complaining to God"

Lesson Summary: Nahum provides the reasons for Nineveh’s day of reckoning. Focus Passage: Nahum 3. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Nineveh’s Infinite Shame (Nahum 3:1-7) Principle: Great Sins bring Great Shame and Sorrow. Application: Is there anything in your life that if known would bring shame to you and your God? What will it take for … Continue reading "Nineveh’s Day of Reckoning"

Lesson Summary: Nahum prophesies the assault on Nineveh and its great fall. Focus Passage: Nahum 2. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Fall of Nineveh Declared (Nahum 2:1-13) Principle: God’s Enemies will face His Severe Judgment. Application: What can you do to avoid being on the wrong side of the battle against God? Scripture Reference 17 For … Continue reading "The Fall of Nineveh"

Lesson Summary: Nahum declares how God is the Deliverer of His people and the Destroyer of His enemies. Focus Passage: Nahum 1. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Lord, the God Almighty, an Awesome God (Nahum 1:1-8) Principle: God is Worthy of Our Fear and Reverence. Application: What is your view of God? Do you … Continue reading "Our God is an Awesome God"

Lesson Summary: Micah laments over the condition of Israel but looks up to the Lord as his Light and Salvation. Focus Passage: Micah 7. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Don’t Turn to Men: They Can’t Be Trusted (Micah 7:1-6) Principle: There Are No Righteous People. Application: Have you ever been in a situation in which you … Continue reading "To Whom Shall We Go?"

Lesson Summary: Micah preaches judgment against Israel for failing to do the right thing in response to God’s love and great blessings. Focus Passage: Micah 6. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Great Blessings (Micah 6:1-5) Principle: God Has Blessed His People Greatly. Application: What has the Lord done for you? What are your greatest blessings … Continue reading "What God Requires of Man"

Lesson Summary: Micah prophesies about the Great Ruler and Deliverer of Israel. Focus Passage: Micah 5. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Identity of the Ruler: Messiah (Micah 5:1-6) Principle: Jesus Christ is the Great Ruler and Shepherd of His People. Application: Have you surrendered your life to the Lord Jesus Christ? Is He truly … Continue reading "The Great Ruler of Israel"

Lesson Summary: Micah prophesies the eternal reign of the Lord and the final redemption of Israel. Focus Passage: Micah 4. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Eternal Reign of the Lord (Micah 4:1-5) Principle: God Will Surely Establish His Eternal Kingdom. Application: How does knowing that the Lord will reign forever and ever give you … Continue reading "Greater Days Ahead"

Lesson Summary: Micah condemns Israel’s leaders for failing the people and leading them to destruction. Focus Passage: Micah 3. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Failure to Do the Right Thing (Micah 3:1-4) Principle: Godly Leaders Serve People instead of Themselves. Application: What are you doing in your sphere of influence to ensure justice is carried … Continue reading "Leadership Failure"