Daily Archives: June 21, 2013

gracious speech

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 21-22 Gracious speech is a quality that brings wise people good company.  No matter who he is, a man with gracious speech will have the king as his friend.  But ungracious speech (quarreling) is a curse upon those who … Continue reading →

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repairing the ruins

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Amos 9 The good news that the LORD is going to rebuild Israel comes in the context of the bad news that it is the LORD who is orchestrating their destruction.  The sinners among his people are so sure of … Continue reading →

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revelation famine

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Amos 7-8 The people were fed up with Amos’ words of doom and Amaziah voiced their frustration. He told Amos to go back to Judah and prophesy there.  They had had enough of his negative thoughts, and predictions of despair … Continue reading →

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