By Christy Barritt The State of the Bible in 2015 The American Bible Society released its annual State of the Bible survey. According to the results, 72 percent of Americans mistakenly believe that the Bible has already been translated into all of the earth’s languages. In reality, the Bible has yet to be translated into […]
By Sam E. Stone This month we have focused attention on Amos, one of the most important of the minor prophets. As James E. Smith pointed out, “The oracle which follows the fourth vision may have been delivered in Judah during a second phase of Amos’s ministry. In any case, these verses contain one of […]
By David Faust The Bible is the best leadership manual ever written. As the books of 1 and 2 Kings unfold biblical history, they also highlight positive examples to follow and tragic mistakes to avoid. Here are 10 lessons from Israel’s kings that every leader should take to heart: 1. Ask God for wisdom. Solomon prayed, […]
By Michael C. Mack Have worship services or group gatherings ever felt like an “inconvenience” to you? If so, when? Why do you think it felt that way? Read Amos 8:1-6, 9, 10. How is God’s judgment of Israel like a bowl of ripe fruit? What descriptions of his judgment did God give? Why did […]
By Kay Moll The words of Amos 8:7 are haunting: “The Lord has sworn by himself, the Pride of Jacob: ‘I will never forget anything they have done.’” The things that God will not forget have been made abundantly clear: widespread oppression of the poor and an unwillingness to address injustices. If God will not […]
