It is not the physical nation, but the spiritual remnant with whom God is working, circumcising their hearts and writing His laws in their minds.

The evil of the mixed marriages in the Book of Malachi was a spiritual defilement, yoking spiritual and worldly elements, intrinsically unequal.

Even though Jacob's offspring have had a special relationship with God, their carnal nature led them to test God's patience, growing more corrupt than even Sodom.

In Amos' prophecy, faithlessness and sexual immorality loom large, like a a prostitute chasing after lovers. Faithlessness extends into not keeping one's word.

Gideon incrementally moved from a position of weakness and fear to a position of strength and valor as he increasingly started to trust in God to give victory.

Because of God's intimate relationship by covenant with Israel and His church, His people have a greater responsibility to follow His instructions.

The 'giants' in Genesis 6 could have been large for average human beings, but the giant aspect should be applied metaphorically as the movers and shakers.

Faithfulness is living continually by faith, acting even though doing so may cost us. Love is not primarily a feeling, but faithfulness in applying God's Word.

Dating outside the church is fraught with dangers, yoking a believer with an unbeliever and complicating the spiritual overcoming and growth process.

The prophet Amos preached a warning message from God against the complacency of the Israelites toward God and His way. Our nations should heed his warning.

Destruction comes from a gradual withdrawal from intimacy with God rather than outright rejection. We must be vigilant against spiritual complacency.

Consider two end-time, dominant forces: the Beast power of Revelation 13 and God. To whom will we yield to in the coming years?

Vision is a picture in the mind's eye that is undergirded by faith and scriptural revelation, enabling one to anticipate events that have not yet occurred.

All people will be judged according to the quality of their works after they make the covenant with God. Works are required and rewarded.

Psalms of Imprecation consists of calling on God to judge one's enemies, not as personal vengeance, but for God to act against evil.

Spiritually, apostasy is rebellion against God or the abandonment of faith. It will increase as Christ's return nears, so we must be on guard against it.