The Minor Prophets are a collection of books that can be confronting, confusing and mysterious. In episode 3 of our series on the Minor Prophets, Jo and Scott take a look at the book of Amos. A pretty heavy text concerning the judgment on the nation of Israel because of their disobedience, idolatry, and syncretism, there are lessons for us to learn, with a glimpse of the ultimate hope that God offers. Amos holds a strong warning for how we interact with those less fortunate than ourselves, and how we use the influence and blessing God has given us. Amos is a salient reminder to the responsibility placed on those who have received God's good news.

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• Book: 'ESV Commentary: Daniel - Malachi'

• Book: 'The Minor Prophets:​ A Commentary on Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi'

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The Minor Prophets are a collection of books that can be confronting, confusing and mysterious. Scott and Jo begin a new series looking at each of these twelve books with this second episode focussing on Joel. What is the Day of the Lord? and what's all this talk of locusts about? Joel is a prophetic book which comments on the realness of exile and the judgment that is coming for the Israelites. Read correctly, Joel is profoundly purposeful and useful for the contemporary church.

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The Minor Prophets are a collection of books that can be confronting, confusing and mysterious. Scott and Jo begin a new series looking at each of these twelve books, beginning with the Prophet Hosea. Taking a look at the whole Book of the Twelve (as it is referred to in the Hebrew Bible: one book made up of twelve different prophetic records), Hosea stands as both an intense example of these short but potent prophets, but also as an introduction to the twelve Minor Prophets as a whole.

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Scott and Jo conclude their look at biblical prophecy, looking at the New Testament's teaching and presentation of the prophetic ministry, and what implications that has for church life for each of us.

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Scott and Jo examine the role and work of the prophets and prophecy in the Old Testament. This is the first of two episodes looking at biblical prophecy. There is significant continuity and discontinuity between the role and function of prophecy and the prophets between the testaments, and a foundation of both will situate us well to understand the modern church context of prophcy, prophet, and God's word.

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Scott and Jo have the tables turned on them, as Noah and Jake (two students from Riverlife Youth) come into the studio to ask them all their toughest Bible questions. Get inspired to grow in your hunger for the word, and be encouraged by Jake and Noah's natural inquisitiveness. They cover some helpful questions about reading the Bible for daily living, how we can know the Bible is true, and even tackling Satan and the problem of evil!

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Let's have a look at our first year of Bible Streams!

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In this live episode from FOUND Conference at Riverlife, Jo and Scott speak about bringing God's Word to life. Do you desire more intimacy with God in your life but are “stuck” when it comes to reading the word? The Bible can be challenging to wrap your head around with confusing language, countless theological themes and historical references. In this episode Jo and Scott will give you a chance to breathe as you learn to read the word of God through new eyes and with fresh perspectives. Stir up a passion for His presence through His revealed Word as you discover practical ways to read scripture that will transform the way you live.

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We continue our series on Bible Streams, partnering with our church-wide Riverlife series "Covenant". Scott and Jo take a look at being present, surrendered and radically generous as implications of covenant.

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We continue our series on Bible Streams, partnering with our church-wide Riverlife series "Covenant". Scott and Jo take a look at what covenants in the context of the New Testament.

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