The Midianites and Amalekites were great in number (“lay along in the valley like grasshoppers for multitude” (Jud 7:7). Gideon, with only 300 men defeated them, but You were with him (Jud 7). It’s understood how pagans could believe Alexander the Great was a god, especially since how quickly he built his empire. But he […]
Micah 1 – Samaria and Judah & Alexander’s Empire: A Conqueror for the Ages Read More »
Pay close attention to this chapter, it only has 11 verses, but it speaks volumes about God. Jonah hated the Ninevites, he would rather die if they were going to live, just like terrorists. Or lets come closer to home, we don’t have to like or enjoy everyone, but to hate or refuse to help
Jonah 4 – Sparing of the City Anger Jonah & Tarshish Read More »
As the below article states, the ships weren’t good enough for Jonah to hide from You. We can’t hide from You at any time or in any way. You see everything: “Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight; but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him
Jonah 3 – Jonah Preaches at Ninevah & Seafaring in the Ancient World Read More »
Jonah knew You, but I don’t think he understood you anymore than anyone does, as he said in 1:9: “And he said unto them, I am a Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land.” So why did Jonah try and run from You
Jonah 2 – Prayer and Deliverance of Jonah & Joppa Read More »
I have to tell You, those years in prison with You truly allowed me to get to know You so much better. I can’t say I didn’t like it there, well, I didn’t, but then again, I have to say those were the happiest three years of my life. Yet, I don’t want to repeat
Jonah 1 – Jonah Flees to Tarhsish & A Prison Story and the Power of the Holy Ghost Read More »