Little Town of Bethlehem - Three centuries before the time of Micah the prophet, Samuel visited the family of Jesse in Bethlehem and selected David to be King. Centuries later Bethlehem would again be the center of the promise of the coming of the Messiah. This Sunday, we explore the prophecy of Micah that took place between the time of King David and the King of Kings, Jesus.
Zephaniah is another in the long list of prophets who bring truth to Israel. While much of his prophecy is hard to stomach for God's people, he ends by rattling off many promises that God will do for His people. There is great comfort in what Jesus brought for the people of Israel, and we are benefactors of the same promises.
The Old Testament prophets made promises of the coming Messiah and what God would do for His people through Jesus. Malichi, the last prophet, proclaims that God will refine and purify His people. If something needs to be refined or purified it means that it has faults. Although God's people of old (and us) have impurities, our God sees His creation as worth restoring and refining!
The Old Testament prophets made promises of the coming Messiah and what God would do for His people through Jesus. Malichi, the last prophet, proclaims that God will refine and purify His people. If something needs to be refined or purified it means that it has faults. Although God's people of old (and us) have impurities, our God sees His creation as worth restoring and refining!