The Revelation 2025

Monday, November 24, 2025

🏔️ The Story of Obadiah — Pride and Justice

🏔️ The Story of Obadiah — Pride and Justice

Part One: God’s Message Against Edom

Obadiah delivers a message from God to the nation of Edom, descendants of Esau, who lived southeast of Judah.

“Because of your pride and your violence against your brother Jacob, you will be humbled.”

Edom had been arrogant, feeling safe in their mountains, yet they had mocked and exploited Judah during difficult times.

Part Two: The Warning of Judgment

God’s message was clear:

Pride and cruelty are dangerous
God sees injustice, even when it seems hidden
Nations that harm others, especially God’s people, will face His judgment

“Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down.”

No one can escape God’s justice.

Part Three: God’s Deliverance for His People

Even as Edom faced judgment, God promised hope and restoration for Israel:

God’s people will reclaim their land
They will possess what was lost
God’s kingdom will triumph over all opposition

“The kingdom will be the Lord’s.”

God’s faithfulness and protection are unwavering.

Part Four: Lessons from Obadiah

Obadiah teaches us:

Pride leads to downfall; humility honors God
God sees every act of injustice
God protects and restores His people
His sovereignty is absolute — no nation or person can escape His judgment

⚖️ The Story of Amos — Justice, Judgment, and God’s Righteousness

⚖️ The Story of Amos — Justice, Judgment, and God’s Righteousness

Part One: God’s Call to Amos

Amos was a shepherd from Judah when God called him to speak to Israel, the northern kingdom.

“Go, prophesy to My people Israel, for their sins have reached the heavens.”

Though Amos was a simple man, God used him to deliver powerful messages of warning.

Part Two: Condemnation of Injustice

Amos warned that Israel had turned away from God:

The rich oppressed the poor
Judges were corrupt
Idolatry was rampant
People pretended to worship God but ignored His ways

“Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.”

God values justice and mercy over empty rituals or sacrifices.

Part Three: Warnings of Judgment

Amos predicted that God’s judgment would come:

The nation would face exile and destruction
The people’s wealth and false security would not save them
Nations that ignored God’s law would be held accountable

“The Lord roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds dry up, and the top of Carmel withers.”

His warnings were meant to wake the people to repentance.

Part Four: Hope for the Faithful

Even amid judgment, God promises hope for the faithful:

A remnant of His people will survive
Israel will be restored and renewed
God will plant His people like a tree, flourishing and strong

“In that day I will raise up the fallen booth of David, and repair its breaches, restoring its ruins.”

God’s justice is always balanced by His mercy.

Part Five: Lessons from Amos

Amos teaches us:

True worship is shown through justice, mercy, and righteousness
God sees sin, especially oppression and hypocrisy
Judgment is real, but God preserves a faithful remnant
God desires hearts aligned with His ways, not empty rituals

🌾 The Story of Joel — Judgment, Repentance, and God’s Spirit

🌾 The Story of Joel — Judgment, Repentance, and God’s Spirit

Part One: A Time of Trouble

Joel opens with a vivid scene:

Locusts swarm, destroying crops
The land suffers drought
People are hungry and afraid

This disaster is a warning:

“Blow the trumpet in Zion! Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly.”

God’s people are called to repent, seek Him, and return to faithful living.

Part Two: Call to Repentance

Joel urges the people to:

Tear their hearts, not just their garments
Fast, pray, and humble themselves
Turn away from sin and return to God

“Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in love.”

God responds to sincere repentance with mercy and restoration.

Part Three: Promise of Restoration

After judgment comes hope:

God promises to restore the land
Crops will flourish again, and the people will be satisfied
God’s blessings will return to those who turn to Him

“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.”

This reminds us that even after hardship, God can restore what was lost.

Part Four: The Outpouring of God’s Spirit

Joel also looks forward to a time when God will pour out His Spirit:

Young and old will prophesy
Sons and daughters will have visions and dreams
Everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved

“And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

This prophecy points forward to the coming of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament and the spreading of God’s kingdom.

Part Five: Lessons from Joel

Joel teaches us:

God calls His people to repentance and heartfelt obedience
Judgment is real, but God’s mercy is greater
Restoration and blessing follow repentance and faith

God’s Spirit empowers and renews His people

💔 The Story of Hosea — Love, Betrayal, and God’s Mercy

💔 The Story of Hosea — Love, Betrayal, and God’s Mercy

Part One: God’s Call to Hosea

God called Hosea to be a prophet to Israel during a time of idolatry and rebellion.

But God gave Hosea a personal, symbolic mission:

“Marry a woman who will be unfaithful, and have children who will reflect Israel’s sin.”

This difficult command was meant to show the people how Israel had betrayed God, yet He still loved them.

Part Two: Hosea and Gomer

Hosea married Gomer, a woman who was unfaithful.
She left him and returned to a life of sin, just as Israel had abandoned God.

Hosea’s pain mirrored God’s pain over Israel’s betrayal.
Yet Hosea pursued and forgave her, showing mercy and patience.

This acted as a living lesson:

“Even when My people turn away, I remain faithful and call them back.”

Part Three: God’s Message to Israel

Through Hosea, God spoke clearly:

Idolatry and injustice would bring judgment.
Sin leads to destruction.
Yet God’s love never abandons His people.

“For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”

Even after punishment, God promises restoration and renewal.

Part Four: Hope and Restoration

Hosea’s message ends in hope:

Israel will return to God
He will heal their backsliding
God will renew the covenant, bringing life, love, and blessing

“I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you to Me in righteousness, justice, love, and mercy.”

God’s love is persistent, patient, and powerful — a love that does not give up.

Part Five: Lessons from Hosea

Hosea teaches us:

God’s love is steadfast, even when we fail Him
Sin has consequences, but repentance brings restoration
Faithfulness, mercy, and forgiveness are central to our relationship with God

God pursues His people with patience, longing for their return

🦁 The Story of Daniel — Faith in Exile

🦁 The Story of Daniel — Faith in Exile

Part One: Daniel and His Friends in Babylon

Daniel and his three friends — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego — were taken to Babylon as young men.
They were trained to serve the king, but they refused to compromise their faith:

They did not eat food offered to idols.
They honored God in every decision.

God blessed them with wisdom, understanding, and favor.
Daniel’s ability to interpret dreams amazed the king and revealed God’s power.

Part Two: The Fiery Furnace

King Nebuchadnezzar demanded that everyone bow to a golden image.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused.

“Our God can save us, but even if He does not, we will not bow to idols.”

They were thrown into a blazing furnace — but God protected them!
A fourth figure, shining like the Son of God, appeared with them, and they emerged unharmed and without even the smell of smoke.

The king praised God for His power.

Part Three: Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Years later, Daniel served under a new king, Darius.
Enemies tricked the king into passing a law forbidding prayer to anyone except the king.

Daniel continued to pray to God three times a day.
He was thrown into a den of lions.

God sent His angel to protect Daniel:

The lions did not harm him
Daniel emerged safe the next morning

The king honored God, declaring:

“He is the living God, enduring forever; His kingdom shall never be destroyed.”

Part Four: God’s Visions and Kingdom

Daniel received visions about the future of nations and God’s eternal kingdom:

God raises and humbles kings
Empires rise and fall
God’s kingdom will last forever, with justice and peace

These visions showed that even in exile, God is in control and His purposes will prevail.

Part Five: Lessons from Daniel

Daniel teaches us:

Faith and obedience bring God’s protection, even in danger
Courage and trust in God can influence kings and nations
God’s kingdom is eternal, even when earthly kingdoms fail
Prayer and integrity sustain believers through trials

🌈 The Story of Ezekiel — Visions, Judgment, and Restoration

🌈 The Story of Ezekiel — Visions, Judgment, and Restoration

Part One: The Call of Ezekiel

Ezekiel was among the exiles in Babylon when God called him:

“Son of man, I am sending you to the people of Israel, to speak My words to them.”

He saw a vision of God’s glory:

Wheels within wheels
Creatures with four faces and wings
The brightness of God’s presence

Ezekiel was overwhelmed but obedient:

“I will speak the words You give me.”

God made it clear: his messages were meant to warn, correct, and bring hope.

Part Two: Warnings and Judgment

Ezekiel warned the Israelites about:

Rebellion and idolatry
Corruption and injustice
Refusal to listen to God

He used symbolic acts to illustrate God’s judgment:

Lying on his side to represent Israel’s sin
Cutting his hair and dividing it to show destruction

God promised that sin would have consequences, but His goal was restoration, not annihilation.

Part Three: Messages of Hope

Even in exile, God spoke of hope:

Israel would return to their land
God would cleanse them from sin
They would have a new heart and a new spirit

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

Ezekiel’s vision included a restored temple, renewed worship, and God’s presence dwelling among His people.

Part Four: The Valley of Dry Bones

One of the most famous visions:

Ezekiel saw a valley full of dry bones
God asked, “Can these bones live?”
As Ezekiel prophesied, the bones came together, flesh and breath returned, and they stood alive

This symbolized Israel’s revival — even the most hopeless situation is not beyond God’s power.

Part Five: Lessons from Ezekiel

Ezekiel teaches us:

God is holy, powerful, and present, even in exile or difficulty
Sin has consequences, but God desires repentance and restoration
God can bring life and hope to the seemingly impossible
Obedience and faithfulness are crucial, even when others reject God

The Story of Lamentations

The Story of Lamentations

A retelling for understanding and reflection

Long ago, in the once-great city of Jerusalem, the streets that used to echo with laughter and song had fallen painfully silent. The walls that had protected the people for generations now lay broken. Houses were burned, the Temple—God’s holy dwelling place—was destroyed, and the people had been carried away into exile.

In the middle of this devastation sat a lonely man, often understood to be the prophet Jeremiah. His clothes were torn, his face streaked with tears. Everywhere he looked, he saw reminders of what his people had lost. Jerusalem, once called the “Princess among the nations,” had become like a grieving widow.

He lifted his voice and cried:

“How deserted lies the city!”

He remembered how the people had ignored God’s warnings for years. They had chased after idols, mistreated the poor, and trusted in their own strength instead of God. Again and again, God had sent prophets to call them back—but the people would not listen.

Now, Jeremiah looked at the ruins and understood:
This suffering was the consequence of turning away from God.

But in the sorrow, he also felt deep compassion. He saw mothers searching for food, children crying from hunger, elders sitting hopelessly in the dust. He mourned not only the ruined city, but the broken hearts of the people.

Day after day, Jeremiah walked through the ruins, speaking to God:

“My eyes overflow with tears… there is no one to comfort her.”

Yet even in his grief, a small flame of hope began to glow in his heart.

In the middle of the darkest lament, Jeremiah remembered something true, something eternal:

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
His mercies never come to an end;
They are new every morning.
Great is Your faithfulness.”

He realized that although judgment had come, God had not abandoned His people. This sorrow would not last forever. The same God who allowed discipline would also bring restoration. He would not reject His people forever.

So the man prayed:

“Let us return to the LORD.
Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven.”

Although the city remained in ruins, Jeremiah believed that God would rebuild, renew, and heal. And generations later, God did restore His people—just as He had promised.

Theme of the Story

Lamentations is ultimately a story of:

Sorrow over sin
The pain of consequences
Honest grief before God
Hope rooted in God’s unchanging mercy

It teaches us that even when everything seems lost, God’s love is still faithful, and His mercy rises with every new sunrise.