Old Testament Books

This 4-day plan will walk you through the book of Nahum by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn that God will bring down the wicked and rescue the oppressed. No empire, no matter how powerful, can escape his justice. Like an unrelenting storm, he will judge evil. But for those who seek refuge in him, there is peace.

Nahum: When God Judges Evil | Video Devotional

During the evil reign of King Manasseh, God commissioned Nahum to prophesy the impending downfall of Assyria in 612 BC, an invincible empire subjugating nations in Mesopotamia and a dreadful oppressor to Israel for many centuries. Overwhelmed by darkness from both inside and out, the people of God would find comfort from Nahum that God will never leave the guilty unpunished and He is the refuge in times of trouble.

Through the Bible: Nahum

A century following Jonah’s proclamation of judgment and Nineveh’s repentance, Nineveh once again fell into sin. Nahum consoles Israel by prophesying the destruction of Nineveh and all of Assyria for the devastation they brought to God’s people. The prophecies in Nahum remind us that God Himself is not aloof or disinterested; rather, He is the Lord of history. He builds and destroys empires according to His good purposes.

Consolation: A Study in Nahum

Life isn’t always fair — but God is. In the book of Nahum, God promises His people that He will deal with evil, bring justice, and restore hope. This 5-day plan will walk you through God’s justice, mercy, and holiness, and show how Jesus makes a way for us to live with peace instead of fear. If you’ve ever wondered whether God sees the wrongs in the world, Nahum is a powerful reminder that He does, and He makes all things right.

When God Makes Things Right: A 5-Day Devotional on Nahum

In this 3-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson teaches through the book of Nahum. This plan will encourage you to trust in God’s good judgment, even in the midst of challenging times.

Nahum: The Good Judgment of God

This devotion (taken from the Book of Nahum) will equip you with biblical truths and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.

Book of Nahum

When the Bible is confusing, Through the Word explains it—with clear and concise audio guides for every chapter. Here in Nahum, the people of God are under attack from the merciless power of Nineveh. Yet the LORD is just—he will not stand idly by. Join Melanie Hurlbut to hear Nahum’s words of comfort to God’s beleaguered faithful in Judah while they await the good news of Nineveh’s downfall.

Nahum Explained | Avenging God

Nahum

When evil seems to have the upper hand, how do we trust that God is just? How can we trust God’s goodness when bad things are happening all around us? The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk seems to know our angst, crying, “How long, O Lord?” Through prophecy, lament, poetry, and praise, Habakkuk leads us to hope: in this chaotic world, God remains sovereign, faithful, just, and trustworthy. 

Habakkuk: Hope Beyond the Headlines

How should we handle trials when they come into our lives? Would it be okay for us to tell God how we really feel about our suffering? Faith in God is key to navigating the suffering we experience. This 5-day devotional plan explores 5 lessons from the Book of Habakkuk, and how to increase our faith in God when life is tough. 

Living by Faith: 5 Lessons From the Book of Habakkuk a 5-Day Devotional by Dwan Dixon

As destruction unfolds around him, Habakkuk questions God and His plans. God’s response to Habakkuk reminds us that He alone orders the unfolding of history. Those who are righteous will have faith in His plans (Habakkuk 2:3). Despite the darkness of the season, we too can “rejoice in the Lord” and “take joy in the God of our salvation” (Habakkuk 3:18). 

Rejoice in the Lord: A Study in Habakkuk

This 4-day plan will walk you through the book of Habakkuk by reading a short passage every day. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how God’s answer to the problem of evil begins to be answered in the death of Jesus.

Habakkuk: God Is Just | Video Devotional

Life is filled with hardship and heartache, but will we stand firmly on the God of our faith? In this 7-day devotional, discover how to build a foundation on ruthless trust. Plus, enjoy a bonus day of reading with the devotion: "How to Live with Joy."

Habakkuk: A 7-Day Devotional on Ruthless Trust

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice.”

Daily Bible Reading – October 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice

God, in the short book of Habakkuk, provides us with an answer on how we must live even during moments when it seems that the whole world is crashing down upon us: the just shall live by faith. Faith is the secure anchor that will hold us firm through the tumultuous tempest. 

Living by Faith

With the current state of the world it is easy to lose hope.  The power of God's voice is a light that gives us vision for dark days.   How do you hold onto that light of vision?  How do you keep faith in times of hardship?  Habakkuk gives us some insight into holding tight and moving forward.  God is speaking. God is responding. 

Vision for Dark Days 

Watch this video plan and get an unconventional perspective of dealing with the evil in our world by looking at the Bible book of Habakkuk. 

Justice Against Evil

When Habakkuk lodged his complaints about God’s “inaction” towards the wickedness of Judah, he was appalled to know that God would soon bring justice through Babylon, Judah’s vile enemy. God reassured Habakkuk that Babylon would eventually be punished and the righteous shall live by his faith. The book concludes with Habakkuk’s prayer to rejoice and place his trust in God, which sets a model for Christians to imitate amidst wickedness.

Through the Bible: Habakkuk

This devotion based on the Book of Habakkuk will equip you with biblical truths, and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.


Book of Habakkuk

Everywhere you look, it's easy to see pain, frustration, and despair. Even in your own life, maybe you're battling fear and doubt. At times, we all ask the question, "Why, God?" That's why I invite you to join me as we study the book of Habakkuk. Together, we'll examine the honest conversation Habakkuk has with God and discover how to find new encouragement, hope, and God's perspective in life!

Why, God?

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Justice and Peace.”

Daily Bible Reading - October 2020: God’s Life-Giving Word of Justice and Peace

Habakkuk is all about having vision when all you see is injustice. It is a timely book for the Church today to engage with. How do you carry a vision when the world seems to be going in the opposite direction? Habakkuk gives us some great insights into this question. This plan was crafted as a My Local Church study plan. We hope you will join us on this journey.

Habakkuk

Our chaotic world often compels us to cry out to God for help and plead for change. Join Taylor Turkington, author of "Trembling Faith," in this five-day devotional inviting you to pray alongside the distressed prophet Habakkuk as you survey the brokenness in your own experiences. It also encourages you to place your faith in God who loves justice and has promised all will be eventually made right when Jesus returns to rule and reign forever.

How to Trust God in a Chaotic World

It's not just small children that moan 'not fair'! Even as adults we struggle with injustice (or if we're honest, just not getting our own ways!). Habakkuk was no exception, and God graciously answered him. Let's dive in to his book to grasp the depths of God's reply to the question of injustice.

Unfair?! An Introduction to Habakkuk

As Christians, we believe that God is almighty and good and that He hates evil. However, we see bad things going on all around us! This raises the question why God permits evil to happen. Why does He not intervene? This reading plan searches for answers in Bible stories about people who wrestled with these very same questions.

Lord! Why Do You Permit Such Evil?

“How long, LORD? Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?” Habakkuk & Obadiah teach us to mourn the injustice of our world and bring our hardest questions to God for answers. Join Melanie Hurlbut for a clear explanation and compelling storytelling through two of the Bible’s most surprising books. Understand the content and context as each chapter is explored in ten minutes a day.

Habakkuk & Obadiah Explained | Will Justice Come? 

Daily Bible Reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Each day includes background information on the Bible passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Joy.” 

Daily Bible Reading — December 2023, God’s Saving Word: Joy

This 5-day plan will walk you through the book of Zephaniah. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what’s happening in the text. In this plan, you will learn how God's purifying fire is not for destruction but for creating a world where the humble are exalted and learning to embrace humility as the key to inheriting God's kingdom.

Zephaniah: The Humble Inherit the Earth | Video Devotional

Idolatry is rife amongst God’s people and the surrounding nations, and it’s into this context that the prophet Zephaniah brings two clear messages: judgment and restoration. Dave Cornes explores what it looks like for us to repent and return to God, trusting Him to protect us through persecution and purify us through right judgment. This five-day reading plan will inspire you to rejoice as you look forward to ultimate restoration.

The Book of Zephaniah

Despite King Josiah’s religious reform in the last days of Judah, the people remained unrepentant. Zephaniah thus prophesied God’s judgment to Jerusalem and her surrounding nations. The book, however, ends with a surprise that God’s judgment is not just meant to punish, but also glean from the nations a people who will serve God with one accord. This vision, will be fully fulfilled by the Church of Christ.

Through the Bible: Zephaniah

This devotion taken from Book of Zephaniah will equip you with biblical truths, and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.


Book of Zephaniah

Prophesying during the reign of King Josiah, Zephaniah’s ministry concerned the sinfulness of Judah and her neighbors. Zephaniah prophesied about a coming “day of the Lord,” when God will pour out His wrath on those who persist in their wickedness. Zephaniah reminds us that although the coming judgment of the Lord is severe, God stands ready to save those who trust in Him.

The Day of the Lord: A Study in Zephaniah

Reflect on the books of the Minor Prophets through powerfully crafted images and helpful questions to reflect upon.

Seeing the Minor Prophets

Nowhere else does God’s wrath come crashing together with his love more dramatically than in Zephaniah’s prophecy. “I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth” (Zeph 1:2). “He will quiet them with his love…and rejoice over them with singing” (Zeph 3:17). So how do we reconcile the two? Join Melanie Hurlbut for a clear explanation and compelling storytelling as we journey together through Zephaniah. 

Old Testament Books

Nahum

Nahum: When God Judges Evil | Video Devotional

Through the Bible: Nahum

Consolation: A Study in Nahum

When God Makes Things Right: A 5-Day Devotional on Nahum

Nahum: The Good Judgment of God

Book of Nahum

Nahum Explained | Avenging God

Habakkuk

Habakkuk: Hope Beyond the Headlines

Living by Faith: 5 Lessons From the Book of Habakkuk a 5-Day Devotional by Dwan Dixon

Rejoice in the Lord: A Study in Habakkuk

Habakkuk: God Is Just | Video Devotional

Habakkuk: A 7-Day Devotional on Ruthless Trust

Daily Bible Reading – October 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice

Living by Faith

Vision for Dark Days

Justice Against Evil

Through the Bible: Habakkuk

Book of Habakkuk

Why, God?

Daily Bible Reading - October 2020: God’s Life-Giving Word of Justice and Peace

Habakkuk

How to Trust God in a Chaotic World

Unfair?! An Introduction to Habakkuk

Lord! Why Do You Permit Such Evil?

Habakkuk & Obadiah Explained | Will Justice Come?

Zephaniah

Daily Bible Reading — December 2023, God’s Saving Word: Joy

Zephaniah: The Humble Inherit the Earth | Video Devotional

The Book of Zephaniah

Through the Bible: Zephaniah

Book of Zephaniah

The Day of the Lord: A Study in Zephaniah

Seeing the Minor Prophets

Zephaniah Explained | God of Wrath, God of Love