Grace Church
Timeless Truth for Today - #10 The Little Guys
Exploring the timeless truth of God's Word for today's living. A January through March overview of the entire Bible.
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Grace Community Church
8950 M-79, Nashville, MI 49073, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Today is the tenth message in our series: Timeless - Truth For Today. We are covering the entire Bible in a 3 month period.
So far we've covered the first 27 books of the Old Testament.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs (Solomon), Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
So far we've covered the first 27 books of the Old Testament.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs (Solomon), Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
Today we wrap up the Old Testament. In the last 9 weeks we have covered 27 books. Today we'll finish by covering the minor prophets.
The minor prophets are not less important or less significant than the major prophets. The minor prophets are just simply shorter.
We will not cover each book specifically, but will cover 3 main themes that we see in these minor prophets and how they are still applicable to our life today.
The minor prophets are not less important or less significant than the major prophets. The minor prophets are just simply shorter.
We will not cover each book specifically, but will cover 3 main themes that we see in these minor prophets and how they are still applicable to our life today.
The major prophets are described as "major" because their books are longer and the content has broad, even global implications.
The minor prophets are described as "minor" because their books are shorter and the content is more narrowly focused.
The minor prophets are described as "minor" because their books are shorter and the content is more narrowly focused.
A little about each of the minor prophets:
Hosea - The Lord loves Israel despite her sin. 755-15 B.C.
Joel - Judgment precedes Israel’s future spiritual revival. 835-796 B.C.
Amos - God is just and must judge sin. 765-50 B.C.
Obadiah - Sure retribution must overtake merciless pride. 848 B.C.
Jonah - Divine grace is universal in its sweep. 780-50 B.C.
Micah - Bethlehem-born Messiah will be mankind’s Deliverer. 740-690 B.C.
Nahum - Doom is to descend on wicked Nineveh. 630-12 B.C.
Habakkuk - Justification by faith is God’s way of salvation. 625 B.C. or earlier
Zephaniah - The Day of the Lord must precede kingdom blessing. 625-10 B.C.
Haggai - The Lord’s Temple and interests deserve top priority. 520 B.C.
Zechariah - The Lord will remember His people Israel. 520-500 B.C.
Malachi - Let the wicked be warned by the certainty of judgment. 433-400 B.C.
Hosea - The Lord loves Israel despite her sin. 755-15 B.C.
Joel - Judgment precedes Israel’s future spiritual revival. 835-796 B.C.
Amos - God is just and must judge sin. 765-50 B.C.
Obadiah - Sure retribution must overtake merciless pride. 848 B.C.
Jonah - Divine grace is universal in its sweep. 780-50 B.C.
Micah - Bethlehem-born Messiah will be mankind’s Deliverer. 740-690 B.C.
Nahum - Doom is to descend on wicked Nineveh. 630-12 B.C.
Habakkuk - Justification by faith is God’s way of salvation. 625 B.C. or earlier
Zephaniah - The Day of the Lord must precede kingdom blessing. 625-10 B.C.
Haggai - The Lord’s Temple and interests deserve top priority. 520 B.C.
Zechariah - The Lord will remember His people Israel. 520-500 B.C.
Malachi - Let the wicked be warned by the certainty of judgment. 433-400 B.C.
Spanning 355 years, these prophets lived and were speaking the words God gave them for the people of Israel and of the coming judgement and Messiah.
Although we are going to span 355 years, 3 concurring empires, 2 divided kingdoms, and over 30 kings - there are a few lessons and themes that we can see throughout these prophets...
Although we are going to span 355 years, 3 concurring empires, 2 divided kingdoms, and over 30 kings - there are a few lessons and themes that we can see throughout these prophets...
Desire - Hope
Joel 2:12-13 [NCV]
What is hope?
Biblical hope is confident expectation.
Quote: When you understand that God is NEVER late, you will wait differently! - Author Unknown
Joel 2:12-13 [NCV]
What is hope?
Biblical hope is confident expectation.
Quote: When you understand that God is NEVER late, you will wait differently! - Author Unknown
Delight - Joy
Hosea 2:14 [NCV]
What is joy?
True joy comes from God.
Quote: We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties! - Oswald Chambers
Hosea 2:14 [NCV]
What is joy?
True joy comes from God.
Quote: We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties! - Oswald Chambers
Deliverance - Redemption
Amos 3:1-3 [NCV]
What is redemption?
Biblically speaking - saved from our sins, because Christ died to pay for them.
Quote: The Bible was not given for our information, but for our transformation! - D.L. Moody
Amos 3:1-3 [NCV]
What is redemption?
Biblically speaking - saved from our sins, because Christ died to pay for them.
Quote: The Bible was not given for our information, but for our transformation! - D.L. Moody
Take Home -
Habakkuk 2:4 [NCV]
Romans 1:17 [NCV]
What is fear?
It is not a fear of punishment, domination, or abuse...it is fear of separation.
God loves you, He wants you, and He is ready for you!
There is nothing more important than being with, getting to know, and loving God.
Quote: "As Christians, our greatest fear should NOT be in failure, but in success of something that does NOT matter." - Francis Chan
Habakkuk 2:4 [NCV]
Romans 1:17 [NCV]
What is fear?
It is not a fear of punishment, domination, or abuse...it is fear of separation.
God loves you, He wants you, and He is ready for you!
There is nothing more important than being with, getting to know, and loving God.
Quote: "As Christians, our greatest fear should NOT be in failure, but in success of something that does NOT matter." - Francis Chan
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There are several men and women at Grace Church who have completed the mentoring program here at Grace and are looking to invest in and share what they've learned with someone else. If you are interested in starting the new year by re-inventing your life as Pastor Don has been talking about, you may want to think about being mentored.
Contact the church office with any questions or to get the process started (grace@gc3.org) or you can talk with any of the staff and elders. We would love to help you BE the person God created and saved you to BE!
Contact the church office with any questions or to get the process started (grace@gc3.org) or you can talk with any of the staff and elders. We would love to help you BE the person God created and saved you to BE!
Bible Reading Plan
We hope you are taking part in the 2023 Bible Reading Plan. This also includes devotionals from Pastor Josh each week. Visit the website at the link below or find paper copies in CJ's. Let us know if you have any questions!
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Be sure to stop into CJ's coffee shop and check out the ministry maps. You can place a pin where you live to claim this area for Jesus. Pray for the influence you can have near your home as well as the whole 4 county region that Grace Church represents.
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You can take advantage of the opportunity to hang out in CJ's on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm this winter/spring.
Meet up with friends, bring a project to work on, or just spend some quiet time reading or praying.
Meet up with friends, bring a project to work on, or just spend some quiet time reading or praying.
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https://gc3.org/worship-moments/March/April Grace U Classes
The next Grace U class term is March & April. We hope you will consider one of these classes to help you grow in your walk with Jesus!
Classes being offered are:
-Freed-Up Financial - learning and putting into practice basic biblical principles of stewardship
-Contagious Christianity - understanding various styles of sharing Christ with others
-Just Walk Across the Room - learning the steps to point people to faith
Sign-up at this link.
https://gc3.org/grace-university/The Greenhouse Project
Visit The Greenhouse Project at our church website to find out what classes are being offered. Contact Lisa Sterkenburg if you have questions (lisa@gc3.org).
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Sunday, March 5th - Sherry Knauss
Monday, March 6th - Aoibheann Godbey
Tuesday, March 7th - Joy Deitrick
Friday, March 10th - Kelly Shaver
Sunday, March 5th - Sherry Knauss
Monday, March 6th - Aoibheann Godbey
Tuesday, March 7th - Joy Deitrick
Friday, March 10th - Kelly Shaver