God’s people should repent and renew their covenant with God. After exile, God is renewing His commitment to restore Judah as His treasured people.

Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 9: 9-17

God’s people should rebuild God’s house – the temple – so that they can enjoy God’s presence.

Old Testament Reading: Haggai 1: 1-11

The day of the Lord approaches with two faces: one of judgment against sin and one of blessing for those who seek God.

Old Testament Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20

God will use Babylon as an instrument of His judgment against Israel – but how is this fair, since Babylon is a wicked and godless people? Though God’s ways are sometimes mysterious, they are always good, and the righteous will live by faith in...

God is sovereign over the nations, and in His sovereignty, He will bring judgment against mighty Assyria.

Old Testament Reading: Nahum 1: 1-15

God speaks words of warning and hope to His people. Though He scatters His people for their sins, He is also the Shepherd-King who in covenant faithfulness gathers, protects and forgives His people.

Old Testament Reading: Micah 6:6-8

The Lord is a God of boundless compassion, not just for us (i.e. Jonah and the Israelites), but also for them (i.e. the pagan sailors and Ninevites).

Old Testament Reading: Jonah 4: 1-11

Edom will experience God’s retributive judgment because of their alliance with Babylon. God’s people will be restored because of His covenant love and faithfulness.

Old Testament Reading: Verses 1-21

God’s people have become complacent, oppressing the poor and worshiping false gods. As a result, God’s judgment is coming. Amos calls the people to turn from their hypocrisy and pursue justice and righteousness. Pastor Karl Ashcraft shares the...

God’s people are like an unfaithful bride; yet even their adultery cannot exhaust God’s redeeming love.

Old Testament Reading: Hosea 3: 1-5