Amos, (flourished 8th century bc), the first Hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him. He accurately foretold the destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel (although he did not specify Assyria as the cause) and, as a prophet of doom, anticipated later Old Testament prophets.
“I have not had time to prepare today’s sermon as thoroughly as I should have.” Confess such failures to the Lord, but the congregation...
Jesus was crucified and died, his body was buried in a tomb that was found empty a few days later, and his disciples experienced...
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for...