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Amos. A most amazing prophecy.

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 Mic testing... excellent! We are in the book of Amos in our journey through the Bible this year. As you may remember, this year we chose to focus on the Old Testament because we came to appreciate an important truth: if we understand the Old Testament, we will understand what shaped and guided the writing of the New Testament. The New Testament is not a story detached from the Old; it is the fulfillment of everything God had been revealing from the beginning. It is the story of God's promises reaching their climax in Christ Jesus, the man through whom people from every nation are drawn into the worship of the one true God. As we have walked through the Old Testament, we have also discovered something fascinating about its structure. The historical storyline is carried primarily by ten books. It begins with the five books of Moses (the Pentateuch): Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. They are followed by Joshua, Judges (with Ruth fitting naturally into the period ...
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From story to glory.

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One of the questions many people struggle with is this: What is the point of life, death, and eternal life(in heaven or hell)? A while back, I had a fellowship with one of my friends. During our conversation, they asked a simple but profound question: " Will there ever be a time when we can start over again like in a new earth ?" I believe they asked that question because life has not been easy. Like many people, they has experienced disappointment, confusion, and uncertainty. They longs for a better world, a place where things are finally made right. I was grateful for the question because Scripture gives us an answer. The Bible tells us that there is indeed a day coming when God will REVEAL a new heaven and a new earth. " Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away... " (Revelation 21:1) A few verses later John realized something: " Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, an...
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Mbona Jonah?

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Mention the book of Jonah, and almost immediately two things come to mind: a giant fish and a stubborn prophet. Yap! Jonah was stubborn towards God on his second and last mission engagement as a prophet as recorded. He might have been involved as a prophet other times, but not all were recorded. Parents don't even name their sons Jonah. His name is a close relative to Judas, but if you study this document closely, you might realize that this brother was a good friend of God. He and God talked freely and he expressed his real emotions and feelings with no fear. God seems to have fun with it and goes to the extent of giving him a shade for a moment and then a scorching heat in the next. More like a prank a friend would pull on another. In the end, they exit the scene together happy and walking into the sunset. For many people however, Jonah is little more than a children's story or a piece of ancient fiction. They struggle with the miracles. How can a man survive inside a fish fo...
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Kings... Both of them

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 ‎The book of Kings is one of the saddest books in the Bible. Not because it lacks miracles, power or famous names, but because it tells the story of how a people can slowly lose everything God gave them. ‎ ‎All of us come from Nations with great potential but continually see that potential going down the drain. Especially in Africa, we know what it looks like for a nation to gain independence and slowly begin struggling with corruption, division, leadership crises, tribalism, injustice, and spiritual confusion. We know what it feels like to look at great potential and wonder, “How did we get here?” ‎ ‎That is exactly the feeling a Jew feels when reading Kings. ‎ ‎The story begins after Israel has reached its peak under David. Think of it as Israel’s “golden generation.” The kingdom is united, the enemies are subdued and the economy is thriving. Thanks to Davids leadership. Solomon steps in, builds the temple and their influence stretches far beyond their borders. Kings and queens ...
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Defend or offend God.

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Juzi, I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across a post by brother Kinuthia, who has chosen to identify as a sister. In the post, he was dressed in a blue outfit and standing on top of a flat-roofed building on a bright and sunny day. The ensemble included a miniskirt, a coat, and a white blouse or shirt, with a touch of red somewhere in the mix. The post itself was interesting, but it was the comment section that caught my attention. One brother asked a question that was less about Kinuthia and more about God. He wondered whether God still exists. His argument was that if God exists—the same God who judged Sodom—then people like Kinuthia would neither be alive nor flourishing. To him, such behaviour was blasphemous and an insult to God. As I read the comment, I found myself thinking about how often people feel the need to defend God. Sometimes the concern is genuine. We look around and see things that seem contrary to God's will. We see evil prosper, wickedness celebrated...
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Don't Open the Door: How to Spot a True Man of God.

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If a man showed up at your house claiming to be from the government or any organization, you wouldn't just let him in. You'd run a check. First, his confession: " Who are you, and who sent you? " Second, his ID: " Let me see your badge. " Third, his backing: " Hold on, I'm calling your office to confirm." Three checks. If they fail even one, the door stays shut. We do that for our homes because we care about our security and that of our household members. But what about our souls? John said, " Test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world " (1 John 4:1). Jesus warned of "wolves in sheep's clothing" (Matthew 7:15). Paul said that even if an angel preached another gospel, " let him be accursed " (Galatians 1:8). In our day, platforms are louder, titles are bigger, and claims to speak for God are everywhere. So how do you know a true man of God from a false...
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Giving; Feelings or Phillipians

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I reviewed Paul's letter to the Philippian church today as I went about my duties. One portion struck me more deeply than it has before. Paul writes: "Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need." (Philippians 4:15-16) A little earlier in the same letter, he also says: "But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs." (Philippians 2:25) Paul was not in the habit of asking for support for the ministry he had set out to fulfil in obedience to the commission he had received. Even while writing to the Philippians, you can sense that he is more concerned about their welfare than his own. He seems c...
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