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December 15: “Rejoice & Sing” (Zephaniah 3:14-20)

After a long message about God’s judgment on the nations and Judah, Zephaniah delivers a message of hope and restoration. Even before the fall of Jerusalem, God tells his people to rejoice and sing because God will forgive their sins, save them from their enemies, and restore their fortunes. But the key reason they can […]

December 8: “Refiner’s Fire” (Malachi 2:17 – 3:6)

God is a consuming fire. The coming of the Messiah means both God’s salvation and judgment. God’s fire will consume evil doers, but it will refine the people of his covenant. How can anyone stand on the day of judgment? It is by believing in the messenger of the covenant and his message. Today, we […]

December 1: “Hope of the Promised Future” (Jeremiah 33:10-16)

As Jeremiah had prophesied, Jerusalem fell to Babylon and God’s people were taken as captives. To the exiles in Babylon, Jeremiah gives God’s message of hope. According to God’s promise, a righteous Savior will sprout from David’s line. Israel & Judah will be restored and live in safety. Given their situation, it was very difficult […]

November 24: “Stop! And Give Thanks!” (Luke 17:11-19)

The Samaritan—when he saw that his body had been healed—stopped, turned around, and went back to Jesus to express his gratitude. Usually we identify with this Samaritan, but in reality, we are more like the nine other Jews who did not stop to give thanks to God. In our busy lives, we go on running […]

November 17: “The Path of Life” (Psalm 16)

David is facing danger and calls out, “God, keep me safe!” As he faces death, David recalls who God is: God is his refuge, his Lord, his treasure, his counselor. David remembers how God has been good to him and how God counseled him in the path of life. That’s when David’s faith is strengthened, […]