Author Archives: Anita Stuart-Steva

Zechariah 5 and 6 presents the law as a scroll that convicts people of their sins. There is a basket of iniquity in which a woman “Wickedness” sits. Two winged women take the basket away. Another image similar to Revelation … Continue reading →

I have been reading many posts from friends this December talking about Christmas. Some bemoan the disappearance of Christ in Christmas either because we replace “Christ” with an “X” or are too focused on Santa or wish people “Happy Holidays”. Others … Continue reading →

Zechariah 3 and 4 presents the high priest Joshua standing before the Lord along with the accuser (the meaning of “Satan”). Joshua is dressed in filthy clothes representing sin. The clothes are removed, signifying the removal of his guilt. Joshua … Continue reading →

Zechariah 1 and 2 was written while the people are at the end of their exile under King Darius. God has punished the people and now is ready to restore Jerusalem, Israel and Judah. Many of the images in Zechariah … Continue reading →

Haggai 1 and 2 takes place during the time of King Darius. The time of exile is ending. Haggai calls the people to repentance and they repent. They are told to make themselves clean again to prepare for the return … Continue reading →

In Zephaniah 1, 2 and 3 God is angry because his people continue to worship other gods. He promises to destroy both the people and the gods they worship. God calls the people to repentance. Only the righteous will be … Continue reading →

Habakkuk 1, 2 and 3 reflect the thoughts of a frustrated prophet. He wonders how long God will wait and allow this rebellious people to continue in their sin. God tells him to keep waiting. God has an appointed time … Continue reading →

 Nahum 1, 2 and 3 speak of the destruction of Ninevah. This could just as well be the prophecy Jonah preached to the Ninevites. God is going to punish them for their sins against His people. After reading so many … Continue reading →

In Micah 6 and 7 God takes issue with His people because they have forgotten how He saved them from their enemies. They worship other gods. They treat the poor unjustly. They will be punished in kind, being captives and … Continue reading →

Micah 4 and 5 turn to a mixture of prophecies concerning the more immediate punishment of the people of God and the ultimate establishment of God’s kingdom on earth. In the more immediate times Assyria and Babylon will destroy their … Continue reading →