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We have been covering the Bible
by time sequence, phase by phase
OT1: Five Books of Laws incl Job.
OT2: History Up to King David
from Joshua to 1 Chron + Psalms
as well as Reign of King Solomon
in 2nd Chron & Wisdom Poetry.

In OT Phase 3, we see decline
of the two Divided Kingdoms.
OT3A: 1 Kings, Obadiah & Joel
OT3B: 2K1-17: Ministry of Jonah,
Amos, Hosea, Micah & Isaiah in run
up to Israel’s Dispersion in 722BC.
OT3C: 2 Kings 18-25 as well as
the ministry of 3 minor prophets:
Nahum, Zephaniah & Habakkuk
& ministry of Jeremiah in run up
to Judah’s Dispersion (605/586BC)

Continuing, Daniel presents a
majestic sweep of prophetic history
World powers come and go,
but God will establish His people
forever. Nowhere is this theme
more apparent than in the life
of Daniel, a young Jew transplanted
to Babylonia. His adventures
In the palace and the lion’s den
show that even in exile God has
not forgotten His chosen people.
Daniel’s dreams & interpretations
of others’ dreams convince Jew
and Gentile alike that wisdom
and power belong to God alone.
God is in control, not only of the
present, but of the future as well.

We will cover the book of Daniel
in one weekend under 2 divisions:
a) Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
and Daniel’s Faith (Dan 1-6)
b) Daniel’s Visions on the Beasts
and of the Man (Dan 7-12).
Look Out for devotion on Daniel
to strengthen your faith in God.
Shalom/Chris

Nahum, Zephaniah & Habakkuk

We have been covering the Bible
by time sequence, phase by phase
OT1: Five Books of Laws incl Job.
OT2: History Up to King David
from Joshua to 1 Chron + Psalms
as well as Reign of King Solomon
in 2nd Chron & Wisdom Poetry.

In OT Phase 3, we see decline
of the two Divided Kingdoms.
OT3A: 1 Kings, Obadiah & Joel
OT3B: 2K1-17: Ministry of Jonah,
Amos, Hosea, Micah & Isaiah in run
up to Israel’s Dispersion in 722BC.
OT3C: 2 Kings 18-25 as well as
ministry of Jeremiah in the run up
to Judah’s Dispersion (605/586BC)
and thereafter Lamentations.

Continuing, we will cover three
minor prophets chronologically
over two weekends. Listed below
are the contextual background in
the southern kingdom during the
ministry of the three prophets.

Nahum’s Ministry (664-612BC):
By the time Nahum comes on
the scene, Nineveh is even more
wicked than it had been during
the time of Jonah about 100 years
earlier. The repentant spirit of
the people and the revival that
stemmed fr Jonah’s visit is gone.
Now a terror to the entire world,
the fortress city of Nineveh
seems impenetrable. But God
will no longer overlook the city’s
horrible sins, and he sends Nahum
to deliver message of impending
destruction. The entire Assyrian
empire will be destroyed and
the mighty city of Nineveh
will be gutted by a raging fire.

Zephaniah’s Prophecy (612BC):
Writing at one of the lowest
points in the spiritual life of Judah
Zephaniah’s primary concern is
the impending Day of the Lord.
That day signifies the final
judgment of God on earth and
the ensuing time of blessing
and peace. However, Zephaniah
knows that when judgment
is over, God will once again
look with favour on His people,
restore their fortunes, rejoice
over them & dwell among them.

Habakkuk’s Prophecy (605 BC):
Habakkuk prophesies in Judah
before it’s final overthrow by
Babylonia. Honestly concerned
with how God could chasten Judah
by means of a nation even more
sinful than itself, Habakkuk deals
with some perplexing questions:
Why is a just God silent? Why do
the pleas of the faithful seem to
go unheard? The reply comes
in the statement of a timeless
principle of God’s sovereignty:
God will deal with the wicked
in His way and in His time.
Meanwhile, righteous people
must continue to trust God.

Friends, Look out for them as they
will enable you to have a better
understanding of the contextual
background and appreciate the
mega themes of the prophets,
besides nudging u to Fear the Lord.

We have been covering the Bible
by time sequence, phase by phase
OT1: Five Books of Laws incl Job.
OT2: History Up to King David
from Joshua to 1 Chron + Psalms
as well as Reign of King Solomon
in 2nd Chron & Wisdom Poetry.

In OT Phase 3, we see decline of the two nations & Israel dispersed.
OT3A: 1 Kings, Obadiah & Joel
OT3B: 2K1-17: Israel Dispersion
as well as Jonah, Amos, Hosea,
Micah and Isaiah & Jeremiah.

Continuing, God’s warning had
come thro Prophet Jeremiah, but
the people of Judah refused to
listen. In 586BC as the Babylonian
army attacked, judgment was
poured out on the city and the
people were carried into exile.
Jerusalem lay ruined and empty.

For days Jeremiah lamented over
the city and its future. As he cries
out in the darkness of destruction,
Jeremiah is given a spark of hope.
God promises forgiveness & grace.
The period of judgment is limited
and in His mercy God will Restore
the city and Return the captives.

We’ll cover book of Lamentations
in one session. Lookout for it!
Shalom/chris

We have been covering the Bible
by time sequence, phase by phase
OT1: Five Books of Laws incl Job.
OT2: History Up to King David
from Joshua to 1 Chron + Psalms
as well as Reign of King Solomon
in 2nd Chron & Wisdom Poetry.
In Phase 3, we see decline of the
two nations, and Israel dispersed.
OT3A: 1 Kings: United & Divided
Kingdom and Obadiah & Joel
OT3B: 2K1-17: Israel Dispersion
as well as Jonah, Amos, Hosea,
Micah and Prophet Isaiah.

Next, on the time clock of history,
Judah is only seconds away from
destruction as God calls Jeremiah
to the task of preaching repentance
to an affluent, self-satisfied people.
Jeremiah challenges his country
men to recognise their errors and
repent. But Judah’s response
is not repentance but rejection.
For more than 40 years, the sinful
nation remains deaf to Jeremiah’s
warnings until at last it is too late.
The Babylonians army arrives;
vengeance falls and God’s justice
and holiness are vindicated.

We’ll cover book of Jeremiah over
three weekends under six divisions:
Judah condemned for sins (J1-10)
Destruction Prophesied (J11-20)
Judah’s Leaders Accused (J21-29)
Future Restoration of Jeru (J30-33)
Present Fall of Jerusalem (J34-45)
Prophecies to Gentiles (46-52)

We have been covering the Bible
by time sequence, phase by phase
OT1: Five Books of Laws incl Job.
OT2: History Up to King David
from Joshua to 1 Chron + Psalms
as well as Reign of King Solomon
in 2nd Chron & Wisdom Poetry.
In Phase 3, we see the decline of
the two nations, with Israel finally
dispersed by the Assyrians.
OT3A: 1 Kings: United & Divided
Kingdom and Obadiah & Joel
OT3B: 2K1-17: Israel Dispersion
and Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah.

Next, we will meditate on Prophet
Isaiah’s Ministry which spans
the reign of four kings in Judah.
This book is like a miniature Bible.
The first 39 chapters, like the
39 books of the OT stress the
holiness of God and pronounce
woe & condemnation on Judah.
The final 27 chapters focus on
the future, calling forth the theme
of NT: that the Messiah is coming
to bring comfort to His people.
Continue reading “Preview on Isaiah (Dec 30)”

Jonah, Amos, Hosea & Micah

To boost understanding of the
context of each Biblical book,
we have been covering the Bible
by time sequence, phase by phase
For chronology sake, poetry books
were inserted to Israel history.
OT1: Five Books of Laws
including Poetry Book of Job
OT2A/B: History Up to King David
from Joshua to 1 Chron + Psalms
OT2C: Reign of King Solomon in
2nd Chronicles & Wisdom Poetry

In the Third Phase, Solomon’s
pagan wives turn his heart
away from godly worship. The
next century sees the decline
of the two nations, indifferent
to prophets, especially the
northern kingdom, with Israel
finally dispersed by the Assyrians.
For chronology sake, prophetic
books inserted to Israel history.
OT3A: 1 Kings: United & Divided
Kingdom and Obadiah & Joel
OT3B: 2K1-17: Israel Dispersion
and Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah.
Continue reading “Praying thro Minor Prophets (Dec 16)”

To help PrayerThots viewers have
a better understanding of the
context of each Biblical book,
we have been covering the Bible
by time sequence, phase by phase.
It also deepens our insight on the
development of the mega themes.

We begin with the 5 books of Laws
(from Genesis to Deut) by Moses
to appreciate the Redemptive
Plan of God for mankind as well
as the poetry book of Job (which
occurs in the time of Genesis) to
understand the sovereignty of God.
Continue reading “Praying thro 2 Kings (Dec 9)”

Dear Friends,
Man’s key problems are that of
Unbelief & Rebellion against God.
And the Grand Theme of the Bible
is that the solution is to Trust God
& accept Christ as Lord & Saviour.
We have been systematically
meditating through the bible to
see and appreciate how the Mega
Theme develops thro each book.
We Alternate between OT & NT
to add variety & more importantly
to remind ourselves that the
central theme is all about Christ.

The Bible is a collection of books
sorted according to categories
(Laws, History, Poetry, Prophets..)
and therefore not chronological.
And readers may be somewhat
unclear of the context, especially
when they come to 1 & 2 Kings,
1 & 2 Chronicles as well as the
major & minor prophetic books.
To help PrayerThots viewers have
a better understanding of the
context of each Biblical book,
we have been covering the Bible
by time sequence, phase by phase.
It also deepens our insight on the
development of the mega themes.
Continue reading “Praying thro Obadiah & Joel (Dec2)”