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Lessons From the Life of Jonah

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The Lord gave this message to Jonah… ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.’”— Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) Jonah is one of the Bible’s … Continue reading →

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12 Lessons From the Life of Elisha

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Ordinary Faithfulness. Extraordinary Power. Few people in Scripture performed as many recorded miracles as the prophet Elisha. Yet what makes his life so compelling is not simply the miracles—it is his unwavering devotion to God. Elisha’s ministry demonstrates that God … Continue reading →

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9 Lessons From the Life of Elijah

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

The life of Elijah is one of the most dramatic and instructive accounts in Scripture. He appears suddenly on the stage of Israel’s history, confronts kings, calls down fire from heaven, flees in fear, and eventually is taken to heaven … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Life of Samuel

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

Samuel stands as one of the great transitional leaders in the Bible. He was the last of Israel’s judges, a prophet of God, and the one who anointed Israel’s first two kings. His life bridges seasons—moving the nation from chaos … Continue reading →

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Called for Such a Time: Deborah’s Example

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

In one of the darkest seasons in Israel’s history, when leadership was weak and the nation was under oppression, God raised up an unlikely leader—a woman named Deborah. Her story, found in Judges 4–5, is not just a historical account; … Continue reading →

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Do It Again, Lord

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I have heard all about You, Lord.I am filled with awe by Your amazing works.In this time of our deep need,help us again as You did in years gone by.And in Your anger, remember Your mercy.”—Habakkuk 3:2 (NLT) There are … Continue reading →

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Nahum: The God Who Judges and Protects

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Nahum is one of the lesser-read prophets in the Old Testament, yet it carries a powerful message about the justice, sovereignty, and faithfulness of God. Though it is only three chapters long, Nahum provides a sobering reminder … Continue reading →

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What God Really Wants

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on Micah 6:8 “No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,and this is what He requires of you:to do what is right, to love mercy,and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 (NLT) This … Continue reading →

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Walking Humbly with God: Lessons from the Book of Micah

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

The prophet Micah lived during a time of great corruption, injustice, and spiritual decline in Israel and Judah. He was a contemporary of Isaiah and spoke boldly against leaders, priests, and prophets who had strayed from God’s truth. Yet, amid … Continue reading →

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Isaiah: A Book of Judgment, Hope, and Salvation

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Isaiah is one of the richest and most powerful books in the Bible. Written nearly 2,700 years ago, its words still speak directly into our world today. Isaiah’s message is both sobering and hopeful: God is holy … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: prophet

9 Lessons From the Life of Elijah

Lessons From the Life of Samuel

Called for Such a Time: Deborah’s Example

Do It Again, Lord

Nahum: The God Who Judges and Protects

What God Really Wants

Walking Humbly with God: Lessons from the Book of Micah

Isaiah: A Book of Judgment, Hope, and Salvation

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