The Right Preacher For These People Micah of Moresheth was almost certainly not the kind of prophet or preacher the Judahites wanted. Yet he was called by YHWH to give warning to the people. Whether they would heed the warning … Continued
From Bethany to Cana The “disciple whom Jesus loved,” known as John, either John ben Zebedee, the Apostle, or John the Elder, was writing his recollections of his experiences with Jesus so that those who hear or read would believe … Continued
Benefactors So Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the … Continued
Our Iniquity Falls on Him It was another sunny day in the desert. An important official from Africa, the treasurer of Kandake of Ethiopia, had come to prostrate himself before YHWH God of Israel and was on his way to … Continued
YHWH’s Witness Against the People The Word of YHWH through Micah of Moresheth would not feature many pleasantries. From the beginning it reflected the witness of YHWH against His people in Samaria and Jerusalem. Its fulfillment would not take terribly … Continued
John and the Word He had experienced astounding, amazing, and wonderful things. His time on earth was growing short; perhaps encouraged by those who honored him, but certainly prompted by the Spirit of God, he would record his witness so … Continued
A Matter of Equality Paul was in the midst of one of the most challenging and daunting tasks of the preacher: encouraging Christians to give financially for the support of others. Paul had determined he would soon go back to … Continued
New Testament Textual Criticism: Why It Matters Around two thousand years ago, Jesus of Nazareth went about the land of Israel doing good, healing the sick, casting out demons, accomplishing other signs and wonders, and teaching the Israelites regarding the … Continued
The Word of YHWH to Micah This is YHWH’s message that came to Micah of Moresheth during the time of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem (Micah 1:1). Amos of Tekoa had … Continued
Contentment, Joy, and the Gift I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.) I am … Continued