Today, I would like to take a look at what Amos had to say to the nation of Israel. The prophet Amos prophesies in the most pagan, idolatrous city in Israel. The high priest, Amaziah, and the people who live there were completely hostile …
A debate over family values has erupted in American politics. The nation cannot reach a consensus about them. Why are they so important? Early in the political campaign, the issue of "family values" erupted when Vice President Dan …
From a biblical perspective, marriage is humanity's founding institution. After He created Adam and Eve, God immediately united them as husband and wife (Genesis 2:21-24). Their union became the bedrock upon which human civilization was …

(4) Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
Note that each of these congregations—those in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea—was located in a Gentile city, and in all probability, each congregation's membership was primarily …
In Part One, we considered the ancient, cultural practice of tearing or rending one’s clothing to express profound grief, anger, or other strong emotions. We also saw the biblical examples of Joseph’s brother, Reuben, and his father, Jacob. There are numerous other examples: Hearing of Saul’s death, David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and so did all the men who were with him (II Samuel 1:11). Joshua tore his clothes, lamenting that God had brought the Israelites across the Jordan to be defeated by the Amorites (Joshua 7:6). In exchange for victory, Jephthah made a vow to God …
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