Devotional Readings: Reflections on the Passages: Amos was a prophet during a time of prosperity for those in power. Their luxurious lifestyles begin to turn Amos’ attention to those in the margins, the poor, the hungry, the powerless.  Israel eventually became a province of the Assyrian empire, 150 years before Judah fell to Babylon. Amos […]

Devotional Readings: Reflections on the Passages: Both stories reflect the grace given to all people by God. Rahab saves the two Israelite men and her family is in return saved. The Pharisees say the law of Moses says to stone the adulterous woman to death and Jesus says why? No sin is greater than the […]

Devotional Readings: Reflections on the Passages: Joel is a prophet in Judah during a time of devastation. Famine, locusts, and despair is ravaging their homes. Joel sounds the trumpet in Zion for all people to repent and return to God. Joel reminds the people that even when they have turned away, even when they have […]