Category: June
June 30 – Judah Defeated by Israel and Aram
Reading Isa. 10:1-34; 11:1-16; 12:1-6 2 Chron. 28:5-21 Devotional Continuing with Isaiah’s prophecy, GOD explained that, although He would use Assyria to punish Israel, afterward He would also punish Assyria because of the king’s prideful heart and haughty eye (both of which the LORD hates) and his desire to utterly destroy. GOD reminds the reader…
June 29 – Isaiah Prophesies about the Savior
Reading Isa. 7:1-9:21 Devotional When Ahaz was still king of Judah, the king of Aram and Remaliah king of Israel allied together to attack Jerusalem, but they were unable to defeat it. GOD told Isaiah and his son to go to Ahaz and instruct him to request a sign, but Ahaz was unwilling. Isaiah replied…
June 28 – Early Beginnings of Captivity
Reading 2 Kings 15:29; 1 Chron. 5:23-26 2 Kings 15:37, 31, 30; 17:1-2; 15:36, 38; 16:1-2a 2 Chron. 28:1b-4 Devotional The warnings of the prophets are beginning to come true. During the reign of Pekah king of Israel, the king of Assyria came and took several towns and regions, including Gilead and Galilee and all…
June 27 – Micah’s Prophecy to Judah (Part 3)
Reading Micah 6:1-7:20 Devotional Today’s reading concludes our look at Micah’s prophecy to Judah. GOD reminds Judah of His goodness and faithfulness to them and of their betrayal. He tells them what their life purpose is: 6 With what shall I come before the LORD, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come…
June 26 – Micah’s Prophecy to Judah (Part 2)
Reading Mic. 3:1-5:15 Devotional In part 2 of 3 of Micah’s prophecy to Judah, Micah begins by rebuking the leaders of the people for their sins, followed by the false prophets. Then he discusses several details regarding future events, including the Messiah. 1 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be…
June 25 – Micah’s Prophecy to Judah (Part 1)
Reading Micah 1:1-2:13 Devotional The prophet Micah preached his message received from GOD in Judah during the same time as Isaiah. Today we look at part 1 (of 3) of Micah’s message. It begins forcefully in condemnation against the nations: 1 The word of the LORD that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days…
June 24 – Isaiah Volunteers to be GOD’s Messenger
Reading Isa. 5:24-30; 1:27-31; 2:19-3:7; 1:18-20; 4:2-6; 2:1-5 2 Kings 15:19-28 2 Chron. 26:22-23a 2 Kings 15:7b, 32-33 2 Chron. 27:2 Isa. 6:1-13 2 Chron. 27:3-6 Devotional GOD’s message against His people and their coming punishment continues through the prophet Isaiah: 24 Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks…
June 23 – GOD Sends Isaiah to Judah
Reading Isa. 1:1-9; 5:1-7; 1:10-17, 21-26; 2:6-18; 3:8-4:1; 32:9-11; 5:8-23 Devotional Isaiah was sent to Judah with a similar message to that of Amos, during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. In today’s reading GOD outlines the sins of Judah. GOD’s message through Isaiah begins: 2 Hear me, you heavens! Listen, earth! For…
June 22 – The Sins Keep Piling Up for Judah, Israel
Reading Amos 7:10-17 2 Kings 14:28-29; 15:8-18 2 Chron. 26:16-21 Devotional As Amos concluded his prophecy against the nations and, in particular, against Israel, the idolatrous priest Amaziah went to Jeroboam II, king of Israel and accused Amos of raising a conspiracy against him. Amaziah rebuked Amos and told him to go back to Judah,…
June 21 – Judgment is Coming; Turn and Live
Reading Amos 5:1-7:9; 8:1-9:15 Devotional In today’s reading, GOD continues His strong message of repentance through the prophet Amos. His rebukes are for the entire house of Jacob, but there is special focus upon the northern tribes of Israel. Israel is proud and trusting in idols and in their own strength. The central message can…