The people in the prophet Haggai’s day were tasked with rebuilding the temple that had been destroyed decades earlier. Yet after only the foundation was laid, there was disappointment among many who had known the former majesty of Solomon’s temple. But in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador reflects on the promise of God assuring them of His even more glorious plan still to come.

The prophet Zephaniah spoke to a complacent people with a sobering message about the coming Day of the Lord, a time of judgment that was near and unavoidable. Yet in the conclusion of our verse by verse study of the book of Zephaniah in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador reflects on how in the end - judgment gives way to restoration as the Lord rejoices over His redeemed people.

The prophet Zephaniah spoke to a complacent people with a sobering message about the coming Day of the Lord, a time of judgment that was near and unavoidable. Yet in the conclusion of our verse by verse study of the book of Zephaniah in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador reflects on how in the end - judgment gives way to restoration as the Lord rejoices over His redeemed people.

The prophet Zephaniah presented a dark and depressing message about what will happen to Israel because of their sins, and in it, we see some frightening parallels with our own day. However, as Pastor Brett Meador shares from a study of the book of Zephaniah, we’ll also see God’s graciousness in His ultimate plan for Israel and the mercy He likewise has made available to us.

As Pastor Brett Meador opens to the book of Zephaniah, the power of God’s mercy and grace shine bright against the dark backdrop of destruction and judgment upon the nations. But seeing the prophesies about the Babylonian invasion of Israel - that is now history – we’re also alerted in Today’s Word of the coming Tribulation and how it plays into God’s plan of redemption.

The Old Testament book of Zephaniah confronts us with the reality of God’s judgment, a sobering reminder that sin has consequences. Yet in facing this truth, Pastor Brett Meador notes how we’re also pointed toward hope. Gaining an understanding of the seriousness of God’s justice in Today’s Word is what prepares our hearts to receive His mercy and rejoice in His salvation.

The prophet Zephaniah told of the bad news first remarking how mankind will receive the just penalty for their rebellion against the Lord. But as Pastor Brett Meador says that just makes the good news of the Gospel all that more important. In a study of the book of Zephaniah in Today’s Word, we’ll learn of the certainty of God’s judgement, alongside His grace in our redemption.

Habakkuk saw evil running rampant and scary situations all around him, so he turned to God for help in understanding what was happening. As we watch and wait for answers with him in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador says we’re assured that God has a perfect plan to deal with wicked people and desperate situations, and we can praise Him regardless of our current circumstances.

Habakkuk saw evil running rampant and scary situations all around him, so he turned to God for help in understanding what was happening. As we watch and wait for answers with him in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador says we’re assured that God has a perfect plan to deal with wicked people and desperate situations, and we can praise Him regardless of our current circumstances.

The book of Habakkuk takes us from troubled questions to anchored faith. The prophet cried out over the violence and injustice before him, then waited to hear God’s answer. Pastor Brett Meador says what follows is a powerful lesson in faith from Today’s Word. God answered in ways Habakkuk did not expect teaching him, and us, to learn to wait, listen, and to live by faith.