Unbelievable? (Jonah 3)

Unbelievable? (Jonah 3)

Christians have long loved reading about great revivals throughout history. When we read about these revivals, it spurs in us hope that the Spirit can work in our ministry today as he did in ministries throughout the ages to bring masses of people under conviction of...
Learning to Lament (Jonah 2)

Learning to Lament (Jonah 2)

Yesterday morning, we left Jonah in the belly of the great fish. The fish was simultaneously the instrument of divine judgement and the provision of divine salvation. After three days in the fish’s belly, the prophet prayed to God in repentance and, ultimately,...
Running from Grace (Jonah 1)

Running from Grace (Jonah 1)

The Minor Prophets are not among most Christians’ favourite sections of Scripture. Due to its narrative nature, Jonah is an exception. Jonah’s story is well-known to adults and children alike. In terms of the Minor Prophets, Jonah is really the first in a two-part...
Hope in Judgement (Amos 9)

Hope in Judgement (Amos 9)

The casual reader of the Minor Prophets might come away with the impression that the Old Testament prophets were nothing more than prophets of doom. Time and again, these men foretold God’s judgement on his people for their sin. While this is true, it is evident that...