At the Bottom of the Sea 1-9 Then Jonah prayed to his God from the belly of the fish. He prayed: “In trouble, deep trouble, I prayed toGod. He answered me. From the belly of the grave I cried, ‘Help!’ You heard my cry. You threw me into ocean’s depths, into a watery grave, With […]
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Jonah 3
Maybe God Will Change His Mind 1-2 Next,Godspoke to Jonah a second time: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.” 3 This time Jonah started off straight for Nineveh, obeyingGod’s orders to the […]
Jonah 4
“I Knew This Was Going to Happen!” 1-2 Jonah was furious. He lost his temper. He yelled atGod, “God! I knew it—when I was back home, I knew this was going to happen! That’s why I ran off to Tarshish! I knew you were sheer grace and mercy, not easily angered, rich in love, and […]
Obadiah 1
Your World Will Collapse 1 Obadiah’s Message to Edom fromGod, the Master. We got the news straight fromGod by a special messenger sent out to the godless nations: “On your feet, prepare for battle; get ready to make war on Edom! 2-4 “Listen to this, Edom: I’m turning you to a no-account, the runt of […]
Amos 1
1 The Message of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa, that he received on behalf of Israel. It came to him in visions during the time that Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam II son of Joash was king of Israel, two years before the big earthquake. Swallowing the Same Old Lies 2 […]
Amos 2
1-3 God’s Message: “Because of the three great sins of Moab —make that four—I’m not putting up with her any longer. She violated the corpse of Edom’s king, burning it to cinders. For that, I’m burning down Moab, burning down the forts of Kerioth. Moab will die in the shouting, go out in the blare […]
Amos 3
The Lion Has Roared 1 Listen to this, Israel.Godis calling you to account—and I meanallof you, everyone connected with the family that he delivered out of Egypt. Listen! 2 “Out of all the families on earth, I pickedyou. Therefore, because of your special calling, I’m holding you responsible for all your sins.” 3-7 Do two […]
Amos 4
You Never Got Hungry for God 1 “Listen to this, you cows of Bashan grazing on the slopes of Samaria. You women! Mean to the poor, cruel to the down-and-out! Indolent and pampered, you demand of your husbands, ‘Bring us a tall, cool drink!’ 2-3 “This is serious—I,God, have sworn by my holiness! Be well […]
Amos 5
All Show, No Substance 1 Listen to this, family of Israel, this Message I’m sending in bold print, this tragic warning: 2 “Virgin Israel has fallen flat on her face. She’ll never stand up again. She’s been left where she’s fallen. No one offers to help her up.” 3 This is the Message,God’s Word: “The […]
Amos 6
Those Who Live Only for Today 1-2 Woe to you who think you live on easy street in Zion, who think Mount Samaria is the good life. You assume you’re at the top of the heap, voted the number-one best place to live. Well, wake up and look around. Get off your pedestal. Take a […]