Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Of all the Minor Prophets, perhaps none of them reveal God’s heart to us more than Hosea.  Hosea, by illustration and by teaching, demonstrates God’s unyielding love for His people, even when they don’t return that love.  It shows the struggle between justice and mercy, and God’s unwavering faithfulness.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

At the beginning of Amos’ prophecy, he lays out all of the sins of the nations surrounding Israel, even their brethren in Judah to the south.  But what may have been received eagerly at first quickly turns sour as the message shift to focus on Israel itself, and its sins, which are numerous. It is a stark reminder not to relish in the judgement of others while we ourselves are beset by sin.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Though the letters to Timothy and Titus are usually thought to be good reading for preacher’s, they are applicable to all who desire to be servants of Christ.  Paul’s words to Timothy here detail characteristics of anyone who would wish to serve the Lord, and to do so faithfully. 

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

The Minor Prophets are so called, not because of their content being less important, but simply compared to other prophetic books (like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel), they are much shorter in their length.  Amos was one of the earliest writing prophets, prophesying in Israel around the middle of the 8th century B.C.  His message was one concerned with social justice and the complacency of the wealthy.  In Amos 7, he deals with three visions, and an Israelite official who doesn’t want to hear his words.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

In the middle of the sixth and seventh seal is a brief interlude of hope, reminding God’s people that He knows each and every one who is His.  Though there are different ideas about the 144,000, we examine a simple, yet contextual understanding that shows the church protected by God and delivered to their eternal home before His throne.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

When Lazarus died, his sisters weren’t expecting him to be raised.  They had expected Jesus to arrive in time to save him, but that had not happened.  Nevertheless, in spite of their disappointment, their faith in Jesus would not change.  They become an example to us of remaining faithful even in those dark moments, and not letting our disappointment turn to bitterness.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Paul’s final letter to Timothy was filled with encouragement for the young preacher.  It begins with a reminder that we haven’t been given to fear, but have power, love, and self-control through the spirit which God has given to us.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Our final study of Biblical families takes us to a young man and his mother and grandmother.  Though Timothy came from a blended family, his mother and grandmother instilled within him a great love for God which followed him for the rest of his life.

Teacher: Allen Hutchison

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During last week’s study, we discussed the four horsemen who have been riding across the earth for all of human history. As the fifth and sixth seals are opened, we first see martyrs crying out for justice, and then, though they are told to rest, the sixth seal is opened and we see justice carried out against their oppressors.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

Disciples of Jesus have been called to walk in the light of the Son of God.  Paul’s words throughout the second half of Ephesians shows us several ways in which we should engage in that walk, beginning with the general statement at the beginning of chapter 4, that we should “walk worthy of our calling.”

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley