Our next author, Nathan, is quite the figure. He certainly had an important role in the most prominent natural King of Israel's life. When King David received word that he and Bathsheba would suffer the loss of their child for their sinful exploits, it was Nathan the prophet who delivered the bad news. Talk about an intimidating job. Nathan had to be brave and confident in God to approach the King with such an accusation and judgment. Has God given you something to say before

Micah, as an Old Testament prophet, spoke of the Messiah who was to come, as many other prophets had. His prophecy earned a spot in Matthew 2:6: "And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, art in no wise least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come forth a governor, who shall be shepherd of my people Israel." This verse in Matthew is a recognition that the promise in Micah 5:2 from several generations before, that a shepherd for God's people is fulfilled in Jesus the

Take a minute and ask God to help you understand the prophecies of the Old Testament. Sometimes when I read a quote from a New Testament author from the Old Testament concerning Messiah, I realize how hidden the promise of Messiah is unless His Holy Spirit reveals it. Pray and ask God to work in you with revelation so that you may know what is freely given to you (1 Corinthians 2:12) from God. Ask God to encourage you with His Spirit this morning and reveal to you how you are

Nahum's ministry is unique because he is the first recorded author/prophet after the northern kingdom of Israel had been overcome to no longer have a king. Judah, where Nahum was said to live and minister, continued to have a king for several years after Israel was overcome. Also, Nahum is tasked with a final word of judgment concerning Nineveh. God is finally over Nineveh's waywardness, and unlike Jonah, who was able to see Nineveh repent, Nahum would prophesy the end of Nin

Isaiah specifically said in Isaiah 7:14 ASV, "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." This prophecy is so exact, and Isaiah's ministry was so before his time that this would not be fulfilled for roughly 700 years. We now know the Messiah for all humanity was born of a virgin. God is known for telling us in advance what to expect from Him. What has God been filling you up with about yo

Jonah's fishing tale is one for the books. So here we are in 2025 still talking about it. This is a perfect example of the importance of just dying to yourself and following God even when it doesn't sound fun. God has a way of getting what He desires; He has a way of getting it accomplished regardless of our selfish intentions. My favorite part of this book is that I feel it sheds a little light on God's personality. I especially like God's expressed patience and long-sufferi

I think that Hosea is one of the most difficult of all the prophets to read. It is a tale of a nation that does not appreciate the love God has shown to it. Hosea the prophet has a unique relationship with God. God tells him specifically to marry a wife that will be unfaithful and then God even has Hosea go and purchase her back after she had become a slave during her harlotry. Take a moment and thank God for the great lengths He will go to love each of us. He has sent His So

I used the Logos Bible Study Tools AI synopsis for Joel yesterday . Today I am sharing a synopsis with you again concerning the critical bullet points of the book of Amos's authorship. I hope it proves to be insightful. Take some time and thank God for His word in your life. We do not depend on prophets to tell us what God is thinking because now is the time when He works in each of His children to reveal His word. Thank Him for making you in this time while He pours His Spir

I discovered the AI at Logos Bible Study Tools provides a synopsis. Today I am sharing that synopsis with you as the critical bullet points of the book of Joel's authorship. I will do the same tomorrow for Amos. Take some time and thank God for His word in your life. We do not depend on prophets to tell us what God is thinking because now is the time when He works in each of His children to reveal His word. Thank Him for making you in this time while He pours His Spirit out f

The book of Obadiah is a book of God's love and zeal for His people. In this very short book, God proclaims judgment over Edom (Esau's descendants) for not being neighborly to Israel. There is a lot of debate about the dates of this book's authorship and even more debates about which Obadiah wrote this book. Thank God for His love and protection. While Israel was God's primary focus previously, today Christians are God's people, and we are those whom He is concerned with show

Solomon's life is a story of God's grace and mercy. He is born to David and Bathsheba after they had already lost their first child because of the sinful way they had conceived. Solomon has become to them a symbol of God's forgiveness and blessing on their life. He would not only become King; he would also become the wisest man to live. Ask God to work in you today and lead you into His refreshing mercy and grace. Like David and Bathsheba, we all have things in our lives that

This next Bible author needs no major introduction because many of us are familiar with his most renowned exploits. David is possibly one of the most famous men in history, and we know it is due to God's own purpose, will, and design. David's story gives us all a sense of expectation (hope) that anything is possible. We will see that in David's life, God spoke it, and it was so. Take a minute and thank God for all that He has given you. Tell Him how great He is and how please

Gad the seer is our next author in line with Nathan and Samuel. While most folks do not add Nathan and Gad to the list of authors, we are giving them honorable mentions because they are both mentioned in 1 Chronicles 29:29 as keeping written accounts of King David. Some folks believe that they completed Samuel's two self-titled books and that their writings perhaps influenced Judges, Ruth, and 1&2 Kings. While we do not know for certain if these men had anything to do with th

The story of our next author is probably one of the most fun stories about growing up that the Bible recounts. Our author, Samuel, was the product of a faith-filled woman who was desperately seeking God. Her womb had been closed by God, and she was very sad. While weeping at the temple, she was accused of public drunkenness by Eli, the priest. When Hannah told Eli she was not drunk, he blessed her to receive what she had asked of the Lord. God loves you and desires to relate

We know that Joshua was filled with the Spirit because Moses recorded it in Numbers 27:18 that God Himself said the Spirit was in Joshua. Also in Deuteronomy 34:9 it says that Joshua was filled with the Spirit of wisdom, for Moses laid his hands on him. God chose Joshua to be a shepherd and empowerd him to do so. He served faithfully under Moses leadership until it was time to take Jericho. The first few chapters of Joshua are filled with a renewing story of faith, courage, a

I always admired Moses because of his uniquely raw and close relationship with God. Our Father reveals His relatability to us in His relationship with Moses. Since we are in a different dispensation of grace, we have been given a new eternal covenant which is revealed through Jesus. Our Father God is the same God and Father today whom Moses interacted with many generations ago. Take a minute to thank God and praise Him for all He has done for you. Now ask Him to be raw with y