It is difficult to fathom the devastation that fell upon God’s people when Jerusalem and the temple were destroyed. The physical ruins were but a fraction of the sorrow. The deeper pain lay in the crumbling of hopes, dreams, and the very identity of Israel. Their place of worship, the symbol of God’s presence among them, was gone. How could they mo…

It’s difficult to process the devastation that the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple had on God’s people. Surely, the physical disaster was only a small part of the pain that was felt. The hopes and dreams of Israel also crumbled with Jerusalem’s walls. So many of us face periods of crisis and even devastation.… The post Exile – Northern King…

The prophets were certainly concerned with the world, but they were also concerned with the hearts of God’s people. We prophetically demonstrate God’s word when we serve the marginalized, but we must also teach prophetic messages within our congregations. Remember, prophecy is not about predicting the future, but rather, an honest look at the curre…

God has always dreamed for justice in society and we’ve already seen visions of justice in the Law. Prophets, like Amos and others, radically remind people of the heart of God from the Mosaic covenant. As leaders in God’s kingdom, we too should remind people of God’s heart and give them opportunities to respond. Depending on the makeup of your grou…

In this new Thread series, we’re looking at a topic that many of us are unfortunately all too familiar with: division. Division isn’t just something we read about in the Bible. Fellowships, churches, small groups, and even families must often face the consequences of humanity’s impulse to divide instead of unite. This impulse makes the lessons of t…