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Let me ask you, what are your priorities in life? The top five or six things that are especially important to you? Today, Ron takes us once again to the book of Haggai, when God sends the prophet to Israel to help put their priorities back in order.  His message was relevant then, and it's still relevant now. Stay right here as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.” 

The book of Haggai often goes unnoticed. It's a short book, just two chapters, and its content doesn't seem all that relevant. But even now, centuries later, it still holds many valuable lessons for believers today. Lessons about priorities, problems, perseverance, and the personal relationship God wants to have with us. Ron shares some of those lessons next, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.” 

“And no creature is hidden from His sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of Him to whom we must give an account.” That's Hebrews four, thirteen, and this is Something Good Radio. Well, the prophet Zephaniah went to Judah, one of the two divided kingdoms in Israel, to confront them about their sin. Idolatry. child sacrifice, the list goes on and on. Zephaniah warns the people of the impending wrath of God, but he also speaks about the blessings of God. Ron dives into this prophecy next as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through the Bible: The Minor Prophets.”  

Sin and sin's ability, on this Monday edition of Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, we rarely talk about sin anymore. And we often fail to notice that many of the harsh realities of life are consequences of our sin against God. But God Himself talks about sin many times in His Word. Which is why today, Ron takes us to the book of Zephaniah as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.” It's a book about the sin of man and the wrath of God, but it's also a book about the blessings of God.  

In chapter one of Habakkuk, the prophet speaks of a confused faith, one with more questions than answers. In chapter two, he talks about a waiting faith. Today, Ron takes us to the good news in chapter three, where the prophet reaches a point of triumphant faith. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.”  

Most of the Old Testament prophets spoke to the people on God's behalf. But one of them did just the opposite, speaking to God on the people's behalf. Well, the people in Habakkuk's day had plenty of burning questions. They wanted to know why there is so much injustice in the world, and why God's chosen people were being targeted by enemy nations. Today, Ron takes us to the book of Habakkuk, sharing some of the prophet's questions as well as God's answers, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.”  

Consider these words from Nahum chapter one, verse three. “The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked.” What is this Divine wrath the prophet Nahum warns us about? And who are the wicked people for whom this wrath is appointed? Answers are headed your way next, as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through the Bible: The Minor Prophets.” 

God is a loving God. Merciful. Patient. Kind. But He can also be wrathful. We don't like talking about the wrath of God. We'd rather focus on His grace, His compassion, His goodness, and mercy. But wrath is a very real part of His character. What does that wrath look like? For whom is it reserved? Ron has answers coming your way next, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.”

"And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." That's Micah six, eight, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, what does it mean to do justice? To love mercy? To walk humbly with your God? What do these three qualities look like in day to day life? Find out next, as Ron continues his teaching series, ““Route 66: The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible.” 

“Social justice” is a popular theme here in the twenty-first century. But is modern-day social justice the same thing as biblical justice? The prophet Micah was a man of modest means, what today we might call a backwoods country preacher, and he cried out for justice to those who were oppressing the poor. What kind of justice was Micah talking about?  Is it the same as what many are demanding today?  Find out next, as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.”  

God sent the prophet Jonah to deliver a stern message to the rebellious people of Nineveh. Dr. Ron Jones shares their response to that message next, on this Thursday edition of Something Good. Today, we return to the book of Jonah and to his warning to Nineveh about the impending consequences of their sin. It's a story of obedience, of repentance, and the God of second chances.  

It's the greatest fish story ever told, and it comes your way next, on this Wednesday edition of Something Good. Today, we come to the story of Jonah, a runaway prophet who spent three days living in the belly of a great fish. This three-day period foreshadows Christ Himself and offers practical lessons for us today.  

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” Jesus said those words in His Sermon on the Mount. But the idea was communicated centuries earlier through the prophet Obadiah. That's where Ron takes us next, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.” 

It began as a sibling rivalry. It culminated, generations later, in a declaration of war. The bad blood between Jacob and his older brother, Esau, is one of the more well-known stories in the Old Testament. And even though the two brothers made amends, a time came when the descendants of Esau sought to destroy the descendants of Jacob. That's when God stepped in, speaking to the Edomites through the prophet Obadiah. Ron takes us there next, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.”  

We often say, “God bless America.” We sing “God Bless America.” But does our nation really deserve God's blessing? Today, Ron takes us to the book of Amos, where God shares a rather sobering message with the nation of Israel, one that He could very easily give to our own nation today. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.”  

The prophet Amos was something of a country preacher. A man of modest means called to take the word of the Lord to eight nations during a period of great prosperity and affluence. But it was also a time marked by greed, exploitation of the poor, and a rather severe moral decline. What was Amos' message, and how does it apply to us today? Ron has answers next, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.”  

“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.” That's Joel, two, twenty-five, and this is Something Good. Today, Ron takes us to the book of Joel, a prophecy that speaks of devastation upon the nation of Israel, but also the promise of God's Divine restoration. And when God restores, it always exceeds that which was once lost. 

For the day of the Lord is coming. For it is at hand. What exactly is the day of the Lord? When will it take place? What does it mean for believers in Christ? What about those who don't believe in Christ? For answers, Ron takes us to the book of Joel today as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Minor Prophets.” 

God's grace and mercy are two sides of the same coin. By His grace He gives us what we don't deserve. By His mercy He withholds what we do deserve. Today, Ron takes us to the book of Hosea, which gives us a beautiful picture of the mercy of God. Time and again the nation of Israel breaks its covenant with God through sin and rebellion. And yet, God says through the prophet Hosea that He will not come against His children in wrath.  

Today, Ron kicks off his journey through the Minor Prophets as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible.” We begin with the book of Hosea, where we find two unusual love stories, one between Hosea and his wife, Gomer, the other between God and the nation of Israel.  

What's the difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow? Jeremiah has been called the weeping prophet. He was grief-stricken over the spiritual decline of God's chosen nation Israel, and he wrote about it in the book of Lamentations. His was a godly sorrow, one that motivated him to encourage Israel to repent. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through the Bible: The Major Prophets.”  

When was the last time you experienced deep sorrow or grief? The prophet Jeremiah was grief-stricken over the spiritual decline of the nation of Israel. So he took pen to parchment and wrote the book of Lamentations, a passionate expression of sorrow or grief. But in the midst of all this sorrow, we find something else altogether. Hope. That's where Ron takes us today, to a place called Hope, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Major Prophets.”  

“For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” That's Jeremiah thirty-one, thirty-four, and this is Something Good. When Israel broke their covenant with God, the Lord kept His end of the bargain. He forgave them, He remembered their sin no more, and then He promised to one day launch a whole new covenant with them. Today, Ron explores God's forgiveness, His new covenant, and what it means for you and me.  

God is always up to something good. And sometimes, He's up to something new. Well, Jeremiah was called by God to be a prophet to the Jewish people at the age of twenty-one. He was tough, yet tender. Some have even called him the “weeping prophet.” Part of his message to Israel was that God would one day do a brand new thing for His chosen people. Ron takes us to the book of Jeremiah next, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Major Prophets.”  

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed”.  With those words, the prophet Isaiah showed us our deep need for salvation … and spoke of the only Person, Jesus Christ, who could give it to us.  Ron explores two key ideas from Isaiah today, the depavity of man, and the deliverance of man, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Major Prophets.”  

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. With those words, the prophet Isaiah showed us our deep need for salvation, and spoke of the only Person, Jesus Christ, who could give it to us. Ron explores two key ideas from the book of Isaiah today, the depravity of man and the deliverance of man, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through the Bible: The Major Prophets.” 

Today, Ron explores the book of Isaiah, the first of the Major Prophets of the Old Testament, and the first book in Road Trip Number Four of his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Major Prophets.” Pay close attention today. As Ron will tell you in just a few moments, if you master the book of Isaiah, you will understand the heart of God and the heart of His prophetic message.  

If you were with us yesterday, you may remember that Ron began sharing a list of things that can help married couples stay together for a lifetime.  He got about halfway through these critical steps, taken from the Song of Solomon chapter eight, before we ran out of time. Today, Ron picks up right where he left off, as he closes out his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon

Today, we come to the final message in Ron's teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom From The Song of Solomon.”  It's a two-part message, so we'll wrap it up on our next broadcast.  

As married couples enter their later years, the passion can sometimes get lost. But it doesn't have to. Ron says there are ten qualities of a vintage marriage, and he shares them with you next, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.”   

If you've lost the sizzle in your marriage and you want to get it back, you're in the right place. Because today on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones has the spark to help you start that fire all over again. Up next, Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.” Along the way, he'll help you recapture the love and intimacy you may have lost in your marriage. It takes a little work to get the job done.  But as you'll soon find out, it's not nearly as difficult as you might think.  

There's just no getting around it. If you're married, you will have conflict. But one of the ways to turn these valleys into victories is to remember why you married one another in the first place. Today, Ron takes a deep dive into the subject of conflict resolution as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.” 

If you thought marriage would be a happily ever after, it's not your fault. Truth is, you've been lied to. You'll find it on the silver screen, in the steamy romance novel, and in society in general, the false notion that the honeymoon will never end. Today, Ron gives you the truth: conflict is not only a normal issue in marriage, but it's often a necessary one. And when it finds its way into your marriage, there are a few biblical ways to resolve it. 

Satan may try to pervert it. But God is the One who created it. Let's talk about the marriage bed on today's Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Today, Ron takes us to Song of Solomon chapter four to tell us about one of the greatest needs husbands have in their marriage, the need for sexual fulfillment. Believe it or not, the Bible offers some keen insight as to what marital intimacy can and should look like. Ron shares more today as he continues his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.”

For the past couple of days, we've talked about what wives need from their husbands. Men, now it's your turn. Today, Ron turns his attention to the needs of husbands and how wives are uniquely gifted to meet those needs. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.” 

Attention husbands: you may not always be able to give your wife what she wants. But with God's help, you can give her what she needs. You know, the best marriages are the ones in which both spouses go to great lengths to meet the needs of their mate. Today, Ron shares the six things wives need from their husbands, including the most important one of all. Stay with us now as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.” 

They say men are from Mars and women are from Venus. But marriages have to be lived out right here on Earth! It's no secret that men and women don't always understand one another. But God does, and He's given us a blueprint for marriage that works. For the next couple of days, Ron takes us to the Song of Solomon to show what wives need from their husbands.  

No one becomes a doctor or an attorney overnight. It takes years of hard work and perseverance. The same is true of being a good spouse. Much like your professional life, the work you put into being a good spouse should start long before you're married. Today, you'll be reminded that being married and healthy begins by being single and healthy.  

Do you want to be a good marriage partner? The place to start is by being a good dating partner. You know, there's an art to dating … and it's something of a lost art. Coming up next, Ron shares some wise words about dating as he continues his series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.” 

If the grass looks greener on the other side, you might be too far away to see its true color. No matter what it may look like from a distance, every yard, every patch of grass, has its share of brown spots. Tend to your own yard, your own marriage, because you won't find anything better anywhere else. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.” 

From the silver screen to the small screen to the little black book, many have tried and failed to find true love. Usually, because they don't know what true love means. If you really want to know what true love is, why not go to the One who created us in the first place? That's what Ron does today as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.”  

If you want to read a good love story, check out the Song of Solomon. It's better and truer than anything you'll find in the secular market. Today, Ron has a special message for all you men out there as he continues his series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.”  

What does it take to make a good marriage? The secret to having a healthy marriage isn't much of a secret. The blueprint has been around for thousands of years. Today, Ron takes us to the Song of Solomon and to an in-depth look at God's blueprint for marriage.  

The institution of marriage is in real trouble in America. The one is becoming two again in record numbers. How can we reverse this trend? Is it possible to have strong, intimate, and godly marriages in such a divorce-minded culture? Ron believes it is, and he'll tell you why today, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.” 

Love songs come and go. This one came and stayed. The Word of God has withstood the test of time. It's relevant. It's redemptive. It's even romantic. It's God's love letter to you, and it includes a love song, the Song of Solomon, that we might call an owner's manual for love and marriage. Today, Ron begins to unpack this timeless love song as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom From The Song of Solomon.” 

If you want to know how marriage was designed, who better to ask than the Designer Himself? From the very beginning, God had a vision for He wanted marriage to look like. Our culture has, in many ways, made a mockery of God's design. But make no mistake, the Word of God is crystal clear on what marriage should look like. Stay with us as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.” 

If you think you have a plan for your dream marriage, you should hear God's! From the very beginning, God had a plan for marriage, a dream, if you will, for what it should look like. And for the next few weeks, Ron will share that dream with us in his teaching series, “The Secrets of a Satisfying Marriage: Relationship Wisdom from the Song of Solomon.” 

In Ecclesiastes five, verse ten, King Solomon write, “He who loves money never has money enough.” Consider the negative impact of greed. It can divide churches, ruin families, and severely impact your fellowship with God. Today, Ron tells us how we can defeat this deadly sin as we wraps up his teaching series, “Undefeated: Overcoming the Deadly Sins That Drag You Down.” 

It is not money, but the love of money, that is the root of all kinds of evil. Well, for the past two weeks, Ron has taken us on a journey through the first six of the seven deadly sins. Pride. Anger. Lust. Laziness. Gluttony. Envy. Today, we come to the seventh and final one on the list, greed. God's Word has much to say about this dangerous vice, and the corresponding virtue that we can use to defeat it. Ron takes us there next, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, Undefeated: Overcoming the Deadly Sins That Drag You Down.”

Every vice has a corresponding virtue, one that can help you overcome the sins that drag you down. Today Ron takes us once again to the deadly sin of envy, a vice that can lead to all sorts of larger problems, including murder, adultery and idolatry. What virtue we can use to defeat the deadly sin of envy?  Find out next, as Ron continues his teaching series, “Undefeated: Overcoming the Deadly Sins That Drag You Down.” 

In James chapter four, verse two, we read these sobering words. “You envy and cannot obtain, so you quarrel and fight." Well, today Ron takes us to the sixth of the seven deadly sins, envy. It stirs up untold amounts of strife, in relationships … in the church, and as we've seen for the past few months, it can divide our society at large. How can we overcome this deadly sin?  Find out next, as Ron continues his teaching series, “Undefeated: Overcoming the Deadly Sins that Drag You Down.”