Monthly Archives: November 2013
whatever became of…
Acts 12 These stories are amazing, and Luke puts them together in such a way that readers can be carried away in their imagining. They speak of God’s intervention against the “violent hands” of a human ruler. Incidentally, they also … Continue reading
you shall see
Malachi 3:13-4:6 The final dispute in this arbitration that has been going on is found in these verses, the last in the Old Testament. The LORD accuses his people of speaking hard, harsh words against him. What are the hard … Continue reading
robbing God
Malachi 3:1-12 The arbitration continues between the LORD and his people, with Malachi as the go-between. It is now the LORD’s turn to voice his complaints and hear the people’s response. But before the Lord voices a complaint, he expresses … Continue reading
transitions
Acts 10-11:18 Acts records a number of transitions as the disciples move out into new territory, and old ways are discarded for new. Old boundaries are forsaken as the apostles follow the Holy Spirit and obey his promptings. But all … Continue reading
representing Jesus
Acts 9:32-43 The Holy Spirit was present, and had been at work among all the post-Pentecost believers in Lydda & Joppa, so it was not necessary for the Lord to send Peter to them. Nevertheless, Peter did have a history … Continue reading
faithless to one another
Malachi 2:10-17 Malachi serves as a kind of go-between in an ongoing conflict between the people and the LORD. He has already brought the LORD’s response to two complaints the people had, and in today’s text he reveals another. The … Continue reading
no difference?
Malachi 1-2:9 The LORD speaks through his prophet to address two complaints the people had in his day. First, the Israelites complained “we are no different than anyone else.” To which the LORD said. “You are right, you are no … Continue reading
worst defense
Acts 6:8-7:60 Stephen’s message at his trial before the Sanhedrin is one of the best Old Testament summaries ever. It was also one of the worst testimonies ever given at a trial. It so enraged the listeners that they decided … Continue reading
He will be here
Zechariah 14 Sometimes the “day of the LORD” does not refer to Christ’s coming, but some other event. The phrase could be rendered “when the LORD strikes.” But this final prophecy of Zechariah can refer to no other time. All … Continue reading
Posted in angels, future, kingdom of God, second coming, Zechariah
Tagged Zechariah 14
Leave a comment
a day of repentance and humility
Zechariah 12-13 Embedded within this prophecy of restoration is a prophecy of spiritual revival – a cleansing of idolatry and sin from Judah and Jerusalem. It starts on the day the whole people are scattered when their shepherd is struck … Continue reading
Posted in humility, judgment, prophecy, repentance, Zechariah
Tagged Zechariah 12, Zechariah 13
Leave a comment
Devotions 