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Pastor Mick focuses in on the prophetic statements in ch. 2 & 3 that deal with the physical return of the Jews to their ancient homeland, as well as the spiritual birth that come when Jesus is recognized as Messiah. He walks thru the "in that day" delineation of the when and where the physical return (already well in process) and the spiritual awakening will occur. He also points out the connection of the valley of Jezreel with it's corresponding valley of Armageddon in Rev. 16.

Pastor Mick walks us thru the first half of chapter 2 and chapter 3, looking at the marriage break up of Hosea and Gomer. Then at the redemption of the wife turned prostitute again that Hosea initiates. He points out the prophetic symbol of Gomer's return to his home under tight boundaries with the return of the Jews to the land, without yet seeing their turn to their Messiah Jesus.

In this first chapter of Hosea, Pastor Mick walks thru the chapter pointing out the odd command given to the prophet and the prophetic significance of the three children's names given. He also share the sub-theme of what has occurred in the valley of Jezreel, as well as it's prophetic significance.

Pastor Mick shares a bonus message to the "Worship 2026" series about how true praise invites God to work supernaturally and powerfully in us. He shares his testimony of how God has worked in him this week in Tennessee, to clear out unforgiveness and bitterness in his relationship with his recovered addict son. He shares his unexpected encounter as he began to engage in praise and worship.

Pastor Mick's 2026 Easter message is what he calls the oddest message, originally given to a Pastor, for the Apostle Paul - from 2 Tim. 2:8. In the midst of the good pastoral instructions given, he tells Timothy, "Remember Jesus raised from the dead". That should be a no-brainer and so obvious. But so necessary back then, and for us today. Every moment, every thought, every word - energized by the very much alive Jesus, who really lives in us. REMEMBER JESUS!

Pastor Mick Catron concludes his 3-part Worship Series with a look at Worship during a very real problem and threat to the people of Judah and King Jehosaphat, from 2 Chron. 20. Mick shares the history leading up to the event and the recent revival in Judah. The threat in ch. 20, once honestly acknowledged, is met with praise toward God who is still very much at work. And we ultimately see the victory is obtained AS THE PEOPLE BEGIN TO PRAISE.

Pastor Mick Catron continues with the theme of Worship, looking at Ps. 9 with David's "determined, directional response" to God. We reviewed last weeks two Greek words about worship, then also looked at three Hebrew words - "Hallel", "Yadah", and "Todah" - that instruct disciples of the expressions of worship that are desired by our Lord.

Pastor Mick Catron shares a special topical message on Worship - what it is, and what it's not. He specifically points to two New Testament words for worship, one dealing with a point of view, and one dealing with resulting decided and determined choices and behaviors. He uses various scriptures to give examples of each.

Pastor Mick gives a special message addressing three aspects of Peace. First, current world events in relation to the soon coming "facade of peace" as prophecied in Antichrist. Then the "Peace WITH God" in our relationship with Him. Then the "Peace OF God" in our daily experience that comes from knowing He has a plan in all, and that His love and purpose will always stand.

In this final study of AMOS, Pastor Mick walks thru chapter 9 of Amos. He begins with a couple nuggets from ch. 8 - The "pride of Jacob" and the "famine of God's Word", and then ch. 9. We see the inability to hide from God's judgment, a final reminder of God's greatness, and then the future hope of the reunited Jewish people upon their land, as began to be realized in 1948.