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...
Silent Judgement (Amos 8)

Silent Judgement (Amos 8)

Like so many of the biblical prophets, Amos faithfully persevered with little to no visible fruit. His warnings of judgement to come largely fell on deaf ears. Far from receiving him as a prophet of Yahweh, Israel’s religious leadership drove him away. He was ordered...
Handling Conflict (Amos 7:10–17)

Handling Conflict (Amos 7:10–17)

Every week, during our Sunday evening service, we highlight a specific Christian facing persecution, or an area in which persecution is experienced. In a country like South Africa, which enjoys relative freedom of religion and religious worship, we can easily forget...