The Book of Zephaniah Readings: Zephaniah 3:8-20 and Mark 7:5-23 Reflection Questions As you read and reflect on Zephaniah 3:8-20, let it revive a vision for the future of God’s people. In 3:9-10 what arises in you as the vision of a final day when all peoples will worship God comes to pass? (Consider companioning …
The Book of Zephaniah Readings: Zephaniah 1:2-7; 2:1-3 and Mark 6:45-56 Reflection Questions As you listen to the words of Zephaniah, pay attention to the sense of gravitas or awe evoked. Read Zeph.1-2 in its entirety. Take moments to be silent before the Lord God (1:7). What impact does the prophet’s message have on you? What are your observations? …
The Book of Habakkuk: No sign of fruit – wait, watch, listen Readings: Habakkuk 1:1–2:14; 3:16-19 and Mark 6:14-29 Reflection Questions Our journey with God’s prophets continues with Habakkuk. Here we hear a different side of the dance prophets danced with God. If we imagine a prophet as a “seer” (which is what they were …
The Book of Nahum: Imagining the Kingdom Readings: Nahum 2:1-2, 8-10, 13; 3:1, 4-5, 19 and Mark 6:1-13 Reflection Questions Reading Nahum 2-3 in a few translations especially The Message may be helpful as we journey with God through the prophetic oracle of Nahum. As you read Nahum 2-3, keep the big picture in view. …