Judgment Proclaimed (Rev 8:6-11:19)Judgment Proclaimed (Rev 8:6-11:19)
The Book of Revelation could very well have ended with the seventh seal. The angel of the Lord (Rev 1:1) could have completed his vision to John after God handed
Author: Jon Burnett
Jon has served with congregations in Texas, Maryland and Alaska as a teacher and song leader and is a graduate of Amridge University (BS in Liberal Studies, 2008) and American Military University (MA in Humanities, 2013). He also blogs regularly at www.inearthenvessels.com.
The Fruit of Our Lips (Hos 14:1-9)The Fruit of Our Lips (Hos 14:1-9)
When we began our study of Hosea over a year ago, we noted that the book was among the most difficult in the Bible to read because of its tragic,
Blessings and Curses (Hos 13:1-16)Blessings and Curses (Hos 13:1-16)
In the last three chapters or so of his work, Hosea summarizes much of the case he has brought against the nation of Israel. As we saw last week, this
What’s In a Name? (Hos 11:12-12:14)What’s In a Name? (Hos 11:12-12:14)
One of the several recurring themes throughout the Old Testament is the relationship of a name to the person or object it represents. To know a person’s name and what
Bearing the SwordBearing the Sword
In the last several months, war has been back in the news. Just as it seemed that the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan were winding down, ISIS began its most
Judgment Revealed (Rev 4:1-8:5)Judgment Revealed (Rev 4:1-8:5)
With the Seven Seals, the drama of the Apocalypse really begins to move forward. The first three chapters, of course, are vital for understanding the world in which these first-century
Judgment Begins Within (Rev 1:9-3:22)Judgment Begins Within (Rev 1:9-3:22)
The first three chapters of Revelation are probably the most familiar to Christians today. The text is fairly straightforward (especially compared to the rest of the book) and is therefore
Reading Scripture DailyReading Scripture Daily
As I try to point out at the beginning of each year, every Christian needs to set aside time for reading, reflecting, and renewing their commitment to the truth of God’s
Christian Economics – Part 2Christian Economics – Part 2
Similarly, Christianity defines the profit motive as a matter of vocation. In keeping with their basic sociologies, capitalists emphasize enlightened selfishness and socialists a revolutionary selflessness but neither accurately expresses the
The Drama of the Apocalypse (Intro & Rev 1:1-8)The Drama of the Apocalypse (Intro & Rev 1:1-8)
Revelation is one of my favorite books of the Bible, not because of the controversies that surround it, but because of its splendid display of God’s cosmic work of creation,
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