Haggai 1:2-11 Introduction Today, let us look into the situation during the time of Haggai and see why the LORD asked the people to consider their ways. Background Haggai was a prophet of the LORD soon after the Israelites returned from their Babylonian captivity. His name means ‘festive.’ The Jews had been in captivity for…
Introduction Exodus 10:26 tells us: “Our livestock also must go with us; not a hoof shall be left behind, for we must choose some of them for the worship of the LORD our God, and we will not know what to use to worship the LORD until we arrive there.” EXODUS The book of Exodus…
(1 Kings 17:1-9) “I have commanded the ravens to feed you there” (v. 4) “I have commanded a widow there to feed you” (v. 9) Introduction Let me ask you this: when difficulties or crises arise in our lives, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do we immediately try to come up…
Jer. 8:22; 46:11 IntroductionThe world is sick. It needs healing. Wars in the Middle East, in Europe, Asia, Africa… just to name a few are some pressing issues right now. What if everyone gets what they wanted? Is that even possible? No. Will that bring about peace? No. Disputed lands, waters, airspace will continue and…
Num. 22-24 The Israelites in the wilderness The Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt into the vast wilderness. For the Israelites, it was a period of great sorrows, sufferings, hunger and difficulties. But, the Lord gave them whatever they needed. He gave them food when they were hungry, water when they thirst, and protected…
Introduction The other day, I was accused by my wife for breaking some of her flowers which she looked after so dearly. I did not remember clearly if I was the one who did it. But since she felt pretty sure that it was me, she continued to accost me for it. I did not…
Luke 5:1–11 I want to begin by sharing something personal with you—I love fishing. I used to go fishing every chance I got. Honestly, the size of the fish never mattered much to me. The joy was in the process. Back in those days, I would wake up before sunrise, pack up my gear, and…