Week 3: Seeing the Earthly Work of Jesus in the Old Testament Prophets
This week’s devotionals focus on how the Prophets described the future earthly work of the Messiah. From how He would be recognized (through healing and the miraculous power of the Spirit) to how He...
Hope in Christ
Read Malachi 3:1-3, Luke 1:17, and John 2:13-17 “And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents...
Jesus, Our Peace
Read Micah 5:3-5a and Ephesians 2:11-18 “And he will be our peace” (Micah 5:5a) We all long for peace. We long for wholeness, completeness, safety, and soundness. As far as...
Why?
Read Hosea 1:2-10 and John 1:12 “In the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ they will be called ‘children of the living God.’” (Hosea...
A Question with Only One Answer
Read Micah 7:18-20 and John 8:12 There is certainly much Scripture preceding Micah 7:18 but if you would allow the question in the first half of the verse to stand...
If I Were King of the Forest…
Read Jonah 4:1-11 and John 3:16-17 “If I were king of the forest,” the Cowardly Lion sang, things would happen the way I want them to. Maybe you’ve sung that...
Seek the Lord, Seek Justice
Read Amos 5:21-24 and Matthew 12:3-7 “Let justice flow like a river, and righteousness like a never-ending stream!” (Amos 5:24) Amos, one of the minor prophets, brought the word of...
Enduring Hope
Read Isaiah 42:1-4 and Matthew 12:15-21 ”He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.” (Isaiah 42:4)...
Week 2: Seeing the Mission of Jesus in the Old Testament Prophets
Throughout Scripture we read descriptions that shake us. We read of the brokenness and sin in the world, and of people who commit horrific acts of violence and destruction against others. And we know...
Bethlehem, the Unimportant Town
Read Micah 5:2-4 and Matthew 2:4-6 “The Lord says,’Bethlehem Ephrathah, you might not be an important town in the nation of Judah. But out of you will come for me...