Author Archives: Anita Stuart-Steva

Joel 1 and 2 open with a scene of devastation. An army has come and destroyed Israel. The day of God’s judgment is at hand. Still God calls to His people to return to Him. As the people repent God … Continue reading →

Hosea 13 and 14 conclude the prophecy with a plea from God to His people. God reminds them that He is the only true God they have known. The others will not, cannot save them from what is going to … Continue reading →

In Hosea 11 and 12 God laments the failed relationship with His people. He recalls His history with them and the love He showed them. But they have turned away. Even though He is angry, God cannot totally destroy them … Continue reading →

In Hosea 9 and 10 God speaks of the fact that the people continue to bring Him sacrifices. But He rejects them because they are not following His commandment to worship Him alone. God continues to exhort the people to … Continue reading →

In Hosea 7 and 8 God is angry with the people of Israel, Samaria and Ephraim. They have turned to other gods. They would rather worship idols created by a human artisan than the God who created everything. They take … Continue reading →

In Hosea 3, 4, 5 and 6 Hosea does as God commands. He then calls the priest and king of Israel to task for leading the people astray. While the entire country will pay for their sins God holds the … Continue reading →

Hosea 1 and 2 are written much earlier than Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. Hosea is written during the time when the kings of Israel sinned while the kings of Judah remained faithful. Hosea, like Ezekiel, is asked to represent … Continue reading →

In Daniel 10, 11 and 12 one in human form (the Son of God perhaps?) speaks to Daniel assuring him that God has heard his prayer. He takes him through the events that will occur, not just in the immediate … Continue reading →

Daniel 8 continues Daniel’s visions. While we had some visions in the prophecies of Ezekiel, Daniel’s visions are particularly vivid. They speak about future events, both in the immediate future and the distant future. These are apocalyptic visions, visions which … Continue reading →

In Daniel 6 Daniel distinguished himself over everyone else. They became jealous and tried to get him in trouble. They convinced King Darius to decree that only the king should be worshiped. If they do they will be thrown into … Continue reading →