In Amos 3 we saw the prophet declare the voice of the Lord concerning the sins of the nation of Israel. There were two sins in particular that were specified as being punished by God. Verses 14-15 of the third chapter of Amos announces the demolition of the altars and the houses of ivory. The problem is in their hearts that falsely worship God and desire wealth, possessions, and comfort. The fourth chapter of Amos explores these two issues in greater depth.
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Tags: amos 4, worship
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Amos Bible Study (The Lord Roars)
In our study of Luke’s gospel we have seen Luke record events that show who Jesus is. In the first half of the gospel that is the question Luke is answer: Who is this Jesus? This is notable in scenes like when Jesus calms the storm and the disciples ask, “Who then is this, that he commands even winds and water, and they obey him?” (Luke 8:25). Luke records another miracle in the thirteenth chapter, but this is not the point.
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Tags: luke 13, miracles of jesus
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Luke Bible Study (Journey with Jesus)
In our first lesson from John’s gospel we noticed John’s prologue as he introduces Jesus. Jesus is the Word. He is the eternal God who reveals the message and character of God. Jesus is the creator of all things and nothing was created without him. Further, in Jesus is life. If we are not in Jesus, we are dead. We are dead in our sins, separated from God, and have nothing. In Jesus is life. Also, Jesus is light. Jesus brings light to the eyes so that we can see the way to God. Through Jesus we have light in the darkness of this world to know the way to the Father. John introduces his gospel with these great themes. John sets about telling us about a man named John.
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Tags: john 1, john the baptist
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John Bible Study (That You May Believe)
The thirteenth chapter of Luke begins a section in which Luke is going to describe for us the nature of the kingdom of God. Jesus is going teach us what the kingdom of God is like and who belongs in God’s kingdom. The first verse begins with a tragic event.
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Tags: luke 13, parables of jesus
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Luke Bible Study (Journey with Jesus)