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From the weather to world politics, it seems as though everything around us is constantly in flux. Despite what many Bible cynics would argue, however, the exact opposite is true of God: He never changes. When an unchanging God relates to an ever-changing world, He adapts His tone to fit the needs of His people.
This month in Today in the Word, we’ll see how the call of God took different forms across the centuries as He spoke through three distinct prophets in three unique situations, all of which apply to our lives today.In Jonah, God used extraordinary measures to show His commitment to a stubborn prophet and His mercy to a people primed for repentance. In Nahum, God proclaimed His judgment against the very nation He had redeemed 100 years prior, in response to their persistent apostasy. And in Haggai, God reminded His people of His steadfast power to encourage them in righteousness.
These three short books of prophecy cover the historical span of Judah before, during, and after its captivity and exile. Yet the Lord’s demand for faithfulness isn’t contingent upon political climate or personal circumstances. God wants us to turn our eyes toward Him—and no amount of change can prevent us from drawing close to Him.
We hope that this array of prophetic proclamations meets you in your unique situation and reminds you that God and His love for you remains steadfast and unaltered. Take joy in His love!
Jonah
| Sep 1 - Jon. 1:1-2 Historical background, person & ministry of Jonah |
| Sep 2 - Jon. 1:3-10 The prophet’s first response to God’s call |
| Sep 3 - Jon. 1:11-16 The results of running from the Lord |
| Sep 4 - Jon. 1:17-2:1 Faith & the unbelievable: Great fish swallows Jonah |
| Sep 5 - Jon. 2:2-4 The prayer of a man in severe distress |
| Sep 6 - Jon. 2:5-7 The prayer of a man whose life is in God’s hands |
| Sep 7 - Jon. 2:8-10 The prayer of a man who rejoices in God’s salvation |
| Sep 8 - Jon. 3:1-4 The prophet’s second response to God’s call |
| Sep 9 - Jon. 3:5-9 The Ninevites’ response to God’s message |
| Sep 10 - Jon. 3:10 Faith & the incomprehensible: God changes his mind |
| Sep 11 - Jon. 4:1-5 The prophet’s third response to God’s call |
| Sep 12 - Jon. 4:6-9 God as teacher and the parable of the vine |
| Sep 13 - Jon. 4:10-11 What the prophet learned about the heart of God |
Nahum
| Sep 14 - Nah. 1:1 Historical background, person & ministry of Nahum |
| Sep 15 - Nah. 1:2-6 The justice and power of the wrath of God |
| Sep 16 - Nah. 1:7-11 The patience yet holiness of the love of God |
| Sep 17 - Nah. 1:12-15 Judgment on Nineveh |
| Sep 18 - Nah. 2:1-10 A vivid narrative of the downfall of Nineveh |
| Sep 19 - Nah. 2:11-13 The results of opposing the Lord |
| Sep 20 - Nah. 3:1-7 The justice of God and reaping what you sow |
| Sep 21 - Nah. 3:8-13 The power of God and reaping what you sow |
| Sep 22 - Nah. 3:14-19 Faith & the appalling: Nineveh completely destroyed |
Haggai
| Sep 23 - Hagg. 1:1 Historical background, person & ministry of Haggai |
| Sep 24 - Hagg. 1:2-11 Comparing human priorities with God’s priorities |
| Sep 25 - Hagg. 1:12-15 The people’s response to God’s message |
| Sep 26 - Hagg. 2:1-5 Courage to obey the word of the Lord |
| Sep 27 - Hagg. 2:6-9 The day of the glory of the Lord is coming |
| Sep 28 - Hagg. 2:10-14 Purity in obeying the word of the Lord |
| Sep 29 - Hagg. 2:15-19 Faith & unworthiness: Blessings for the defilers |
| Sep 30 - Hagg. 2:20-23 The results of obeying the Lord |
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