Idol worshipers will have their name cut off. Baal was worshipped for increased productivity and this religion is alive and well today. People still want possessions and success but it…
Zephaniah prophesied when the storm clouds of God's wrath were gathering. Nebuchadnezzar was used by God to bring judgement around 50 years later but the prophecy also foreshadows a greater…
The branch that does bear fruit will be pruned. The Father prunes by His providence. The knife may hurt but it is in order to maximise fruit and prepare us…
Here is a doxology: praise from man to God in response to His blessings. Paul praises God as the One able to strengthen; He sustains His people to the end.…
God wanted a people He could delight in but they were wild vines, and so He sent His Son, the true vine. To be His people we must be connected…
Greetings are sent from eight individuals, showing that Paul was not alone in the work of the gospel. If we try to do everything ourselves we will wear ourselves out.…
This world fails to bring about peace. Jesus offers peace and comfort even in troubles. The source of this peace is His death and resurrection. He died as our substitute…
Having greeted this lovely congregation, Paul warns them to watch out for those who cause divisions. This shadow hangs over every church. Anyone teaching contrary to fundamental doctrine should be…