Through Amos, God condemns the marked oppression, the flagrant injustice, the unwonted luxury and extravagance, the shameless feasting and drunkenness, and the gross immorality and depravity of the people. He is not impressed with feast days, sacred assemblies, offerings, and songs so long as there are people who are being mistreated. In Amos 5: 24, He commands: “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Other scriptures referenced include Matthew 5:23-24.
In Jeremiah 7, Jeremiah confronts the hypocrisy and superficial piety of his people. He criticizes the Temple, once a symbol of divine presence, now...
Episode 18 opens with Liz arriving home unexpectedly after her final exam, only to find the house full of guests celebrating Michelle’s return. Caught...
Today, we replay Episode 191, from July 2021, “The Worshiper,” part of our series “50 Books in 50 Weeks.” Joel is the 2nd book...
