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It’s very sad that Israel would come to an end because of her sins, but we can also be glad that God hates evil and does not let it prevail in the end. Can you spot the Lord’s merciful invitation to Israel in these verses too?

BibleGateway: Amos 5:1-15 ESV Text: Amos 5:1-15 KJV Text: Amos 5:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:18      1 Hear ye this word which I take up against you, even a… It’s very sad that Israel would come to an end because of her sins, but we can also be glad that God hates evil and does not let it prevail in the end. Can you spot the Lord’s merciful invitation to Israel in these verses too?

At first this might sound like a picture of the birth of Jesus, but Christ had already come. The woman symbolizes believers throughout the world (cf. Isaiah 54:5-6) and the faithful who come after them will be kept safe from Satan.

BibleGateway: Revelation 12:1-6 ESV Text: Revelation 12:1-6 KJV Text: Revelation 12:1-6 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:3      1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with… At first this might sound like a picture of the birth of Jesus, but Christ had already come. The woman symbolizes believers throughout the world (cf. Isaiah 54:5-6) and the faithful who come after them will be kept safe from Satan.

Elijah had been despairing, but God still very much had the upper hand over His enemies! Not only were there a number of believers left, but another prophet would follow Elijah to keep on preaching the Word.

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 19:19-21 ESV Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21 KJV Text: 1Kings 19:19-21 The section starts at about 3:17 and ends at about 4:7      19 So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of… Elijah had been despairing, but God still very much had the upper hand over His enemies! Not only were there a number of believers left, but another prophet would follow Elijah to keep on preaching the Word.

There are times when the Lord sends us hardship to correct us and make us see the folly of our sins more clearly. Sadly, Israel ignored His chastisement. When our sins get us into trouble, let’s turn to the Lord.

BibleGateway: Amos 4:4-13 ESV Text: Amos 4:4-13 KJV Text: Amos 4:4-13 The section starts at about 0:30 and ends at about 2:38 4 Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your… There are times when the Lord sends us hardship to correct us and make us see the folly of our sins more clearly. Sadly, Israel ignored His chastisement. When our sins get us into trouble, let’s turn to the Lord.

What a merciful God we have! Elijah was ready to give up, but God did not give up comforting him and convincing him that he was not alone. We have a Savior, Jesus Christ, who does the same.

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 19:1-18 ESV Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18 KJV Text: 1Kings 19:1-18 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:26      1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and… What a merciful God we have! Elijah was ready to give up, but God did not give up comforting him and convincing him that he was not alone. We have a Savior, Jesus Christ, who does the same.

The Lord’s enemies and the enemies of His Christ are strong, but they will not prevail. Christ will reign forever and ever! Hallelujah!

BibleGateway: Revelation 11:14-19 ESV Text: Revelation 11:14-19 KJV Text: Revelation 11:14-19 The section starts at about 2:11 and ends at about 3:21      14 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.… The Lord’s enemies and the enemies of His Christ are strong, but they will not prevail. Christ will reign forever and ever! Hallelujah!

“The Word they still shall let remain . . .” Although heresy would make strong attacks against Christianity, there would be those who would proclaim the Gospel faithfully in the midst of it.

BibleGateway: Revelation 11:1-13 ESV Text: Revelation 11:1-13 KJV Text: Revelation 11:1-13 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:20      1 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and… “The Word they still shall let remain . . .” Although heresy would make strong attacks against Christianity, there would be those who would proclaim the Gospel faithfully in the midst of it.

Obadiah worked for wicked King Ahab, but secretly helped the Lord’s prophets. How does God still use well-positioned workers to carry out His will and help His people?

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 18:1-15 ESV Text: 1 Kings 18:1-15 KJV Text: 1Kings 18:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:21      1 And it came to pass after many days, that the… Obadiah worked for wicked King Ahab, but secretly helped the Lord’s prophets. How does God still use well-positioned workers to carry out His will and help His people?

Israel had received a great deal of special blessings and attention from God, but they had still gone astray. May we never despise God’s attention and love toward us through impenitence.

BibleGateway: Amos 3:1-15 ESV Text: Amos 3:1-15 KJV Text: Amos 3:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:25      1 Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children… Israel had received a great deal of special blessings and attention from God, but they had still gone astray. May we never despise God’s attention and love toward us through impenitence.

Even Judah and Israel would fall under the Lord’s judgment. These words are harsh, but in mercy God warned the people ahead of time. A few would heed that warning and repent.

BibleGateway: Amos 2:1-16 ESV Text: Amos 2:1-16 KJV Text: Amos 2:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:37      1 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for four,… Even Judah and Israel would fall under the Lord’s judgment. These words are harsh, but in mercy God warned the people ahead of time. A few would heed that warning and repent.

The mighty angel’s book fits the doctrine of the papacy— good sounding words on the surface, but rotten and disturbing when “swallowed” and believed.

BibleGateway: Revelation 10:1-11 ESV Text: Revelation 10:1-11 KJV Text: Revelation 10:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:57      1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with… The mighty angel’s book fits the doctrine of the papacy— good sounding words on the surface, but rotten and disturbing when “swallowed” and believed.

The second woe foretold of false teachers and idolaters (Mohammed and his followers) whose would violently destroy and persecute people. But even in the face of this, the world would not repent of its wickedness.

BibleGateway: Revelation 9:12-21 ESV Text: Revelation 9:12-21 KJV Text: Revelation 9:12-21 The section starts at about 1:42 and ends at about 3:18 12 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.… The second woe foretold of false teachers and idolaters (Mohammed and his followers) whose would violently destroy and persecute people. But even in the face of this, the world would not repent of its wickedness.