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Discover a new way of looking at pain and suffering and, ultimately, how God plans to save us all.

To many, the message of Zephaniah seems harsh and cruel. Dr. McGee turns this thinking upside down as he explains “the dark side of God's love.”

“God is the answer to your questions. God is the answer to your problems.” That's the good news Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares in our final study Habakkuk. Travel along as the prophet ultimately decides that regardless of the circumstances in which he finds himself, he will rejoice in God.

Habakkuk's conversation with God moves from discouragement to songs of praise. How does the prophet shift from doom and gloom to a place of worship? Join Habakkuk as he recalls Israel's history and ultimately finds deep and abiding faith as he puts his trust in God.

According to Dr. J. Vernon McGee, there are three steps in the downfall of any nation: religious apostasy, moral decay, and political anarchy. Find out what happens when nations reject God and turn to idols (money, sex, fame, etc.).

What other people think when God allows difficult things to happen to His people, Habakkuk actually said. And God didn't strike Him down. In fact, He bent down and listened! Take an in-depth look at the consequences of pride and learn what it means to trust God—even when it doesn't make sense.

When God looks at us, He sees only two groups. What are they? Learn the answer and see how this key passage of Old Testament Scripture unlocks our understanding of important sections in the New Testament books of Romans, Galatians, and Hebrews.

How can you be a person of faith when your world is about to blow up? Habakkuk has the answer. Trace Habakkuk's footsteps and learn from the prophet as He warns God's people and then waits for answers in difficult circumstances.

“How can a holy God use a sinful nation to accomplish His purposes?” That's the question the prophet Habakkuk struggles with in this section of God's Word. Discover there is no sin in questioning God and also learn why God permitted evil in Habakkuk's day and ours, too.

As Habakkuk's complaints and questions continue, God answers on a grander scale than the prophet can imagine, and in ways that likely won't please him. Watch the rise of Babylon as we learn more about the unfortunate consequences ahead if God's people continue with their wicked ways.

“What are you doing about evil?” In our last study, God's response to this question wasn't what Habakkuk was hoping for. So, instead of giving up, the prophet asks Him new and bigger questions. How will God respond? Will Habakkuk be satisfied? What do the answers mean to us today?

“Why doesn't God do something about evil?” That's the question Habakkuk asks God in this poetic Old Testament book. Discover God's answer as Israel's burden unfolds and the prophet's faith is deepened.

We don't have to look beyond our own community to see the suffering in this world. But God sees it, too—and He is doing something about it. When we say God is sovereign, it means these issues are safe in His hands. That's the message we learn from the prophet Nahum. As we study the sins and destruction of Nineveh, we'll realize even now how God is moving against evil in our world today.

Is our nation like Assyria? In Nahum, chapter 3, we'll examine the indicators like a deceitful government and news media, a false sense of security among people, and a growing interest in witchcraft and the occult. While the indicators may not be in our favor, Dr. McGee encourages us to intercede for our nation before the Father.

Trace it through history—people who turn their backs on God are eventually brought to their knees. As we follow the destruction of Assyria, we'll learn how a once great and cruel nation was brought to judgment and simply wiped from the face of the earth. It's a solemn lesson we would be wise to heed.

Correctly understanding and interpreting the Bible adds depth and beauty to our understanding—and to do it incorrectly leads to wrong assumptions and false doctrine. Learn more about the judgment of the Assyrians and the important connection between the books of Nahum and Jonah.

How can you refute those who say the Bible is full of errors? Nahum has the answers. Discover striking evidence that will boost our assurance that God's Word can be trusted and help us understand how the book of Nahum holds a key to interpreting the entire Word of God.

Although the people of Nineveh ultimately repented and God did not destroy them as Jonah had warned, it's now 100 years later. The people of Nineveh have forgotten the mercy of God and are back to their treacherous ways. How will Nahum handle them? Will he destroy their idols? Will they repent? Will God save and restore them? Will He save us when we sin?

Jonah's message to Nineveh revealed the love of God, and Nahum's message reveals his justice. As we learn that God is patient and slow to anger, we'll also learn that when He punishes countries and evil doers, it's really out of love.

When reading the Bible, a good rule to keep in mind is, “Not all of it is to us, but no matter where you turn in the Word of God, it is all for us.” That's what we hear in the prophetic Old Testament book of Nahum. Nahum means “comfort.” While he prophesies judgment, it can also be a comfort to the enemies of the one being judged.

In this conclusion to 3 John, we're reminded of the importance of encouraging and supporting the work of those who preach the Word of God. Learn more about Demetrius, an itinerant preacher who carried the gospel throughout the Roman Empire and whom John calls a faithful, dependable brother and a man of God. We'll also hear more of John's praise for Gaius and be reminded that to be of God we are not to imitate evil, but only what is good—like these faithful men.

Who is Diotrephes? And, what can we learn from him? That's what we'll learn as the Apostle Paul introduces us to a man Dr. McGee calls “a rascal in the early church.” Travel back to the first century as we study Diotrephes' malicious statements against the apostles, his refusal to entertain missionaries, and how he excommunicated those who did entertain missionaries.

In his letter to Gaius, John expresses his joy over believers who are sharing God's Word and walking in truth. He also commends him on receiving and entertaining the true teachers of the Word. Learn more about how to identify true teachers and support those who give out the Word of God and walk in love.Hide

The Bible is a book of true stories from people's lives throughout history. The Apostle John wrote the book of 3 John at the end of the first century—over fifty years after he had walked with Jesus. Meet three of the earliest followers of Christ as John gives us a snapshot of what life was like for those in the early church and how we too can grow in holiness, grace, and the knowledge of God as we walk and work in the truth.

The Apostle John's favorite word was love. But not the sentimental, sloppy version of what we call “love.” John tells us about God's love modeled by God's people. In this study, learn about our need to abide in the doctrine of Christ so we can avoid false teachers. John warns us: If we entertain these deceivers, we are a partner in their deeds.

What is love? In this study, the Apostle John tells us true love is walking in God's commandments, and warns us about the antichrist and others who want to distract and deceive us with liberalism and apostasy, driving a wedge between believers.

Our commitment to God's truth is essential—and so is our commitment to walk in love. Learn important truth about salvation, justice, righteousness, and more from the beloved Apostle John. Together we'll discover that walking in truth means walking in obedience to the commandments from the Father, including taking the gospel to the world He so deeply loves.

The book of Second John reminds us of the dangers of extremes. So, how do godly people live in this world? In this study we turn our attention to this important discussion and learn that Christian love can only be expressed in the bounds of the family of God, those who have the truth of the Word of God.

“When love and truth are in conflict, which one should prevail?” That's what we'll learn in this study of 2 John. Written to warn against entertaining those who denied the deity of Christ, the Apostle John reminds us that if you do not practice righteousness in your life, and love your fellow Christian brother, you are not of God.

There is no God like our God! He has no equal. That's the amazing truth we hear from Micah in this concluding study of the small, but powerful prophecy. Hear Micah's beautiful song of praise that tells us of holiness and righteousness, and the miraculous deliverance God promises His people.

In this study, the prophet Micah reveals his faith in God's salvation, publicly confesses the sins of his people, and submits himself to the will of God.

Is there a sign that will tell us if we're living in the end of the age? Witness the prophet Micah's distress about the difficult judgments God calls him to proclaim against Israel.

In one of the most well-known passages in the Old Testament, Micah details the destruction of Israel because of her sins. Dr. McGee warns that our own nation is headed in the same direction.

How can you be saved? Learn from the Old Testament that a relationship, not rituals, is how God offers us redemption.

Jesus is our Advocate today. That's the good news we'll hear in Micah's final message to the Israelites as he calls all nations to listen. Instead of lodging a charge against them, God asks them, “What am I guilty of?” and then reminds them of His care for them throughout history.

When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, it was at the exact time and place prophesied by Micah some 700 years before. Examine this spectacular prophecy as Micah outlines Christ's humility, deity, and care for His people in detail.

Future glory because of past promises. That's what we learn about in this study of what Dr. McGee calls one of the most remarkable prophecies in the Old Testament. We'll learn of the coming Messiah and His birth in Bethlehem.

“The Day of the Lord begins in darkness, but it ends in the light of a new day!” That's the good news as we learn more about the coming battle of Armageddon and how the Lord will help Israel prevail.

The more you see your own flaws and sins, the more precious and amazing you see God's mercy. Examine Micah's prophesies of the last day and the millennial kingdom as we catch a glimpse of God's unending mercy.

No matter what decade you live in, God is the only source of peace and our only hope in this world. See the prophet Micah take a stand, expose the idolatry of the leaders, and foretell the complete desolation of Jerusalem.

Micah has delivered some very strong messages of judgment. But at the end of chapter two, he speaks for God in a beautiful prophecy that tells us God doesn't shy away from pointing out their sin, but He also isn't shy about showing them mercy—not because of their worthiness or some fine character trait, but because of His own grace.

People in Israel 2700 years ago had problems very much like ours today. Learn more about Micah's prophetic message about God's judgment of their idolatry and covetousness and his warning about the punishments to come.

It's easy to be lulled into thinking we are not in a life and death struggle between good and evil. In this study the prophet Micah tells us clearly who will win this battle and hints about an heir in the line of David whose name is “Faithful and True,” one who will come to deliver His people.

Even though God must judge sin, He takes no delight in judgment. That's why He sent tenderhearted men to proclaim harsh messages. One of those men was Micah, the prophet whose message was for both Samaria and Jerusalem. Witness Micah's message of judgment and his deep mourning for what was about to happen because of the nation's sin.

We witness God's judgment in nature, through natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. And we see His judgment of government corruption through the bringing down of nations and cities. These are all miniatures of the great destruction coming in the last days. But even in judgment, Micah reveals ours to be a wonderful God who pardons iniquity.

God's judgment and redemption are the themes of the book of Micah. Though written long ago, Micah's message is surprisingly contemporary. He condemns violence, corruption, robbery, covetousness, gross materialism, spiritual bankruptcy, and illicit sex. Sounds like it could be written today, doesn't it?

God is light. God is love. God is life. That's what we've been learning in this study of 1 John. Join us for Dr. McGee's powerful last message in this series as he asks important questions like: What's taking your time and attention these days? Is there something keeping you from God and the way He wants you to live?

“He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.” Dr. McGee teaches on the importance of that verse and the ones before it.

Few things are more frustrating and humbling than to realize someone wants you to fail. The Bible tells us that as Christians, we have three enemies like that: the world, our own flesh, and the evil one—and we need to face each enemy in a different way. Learn how we can have victory over them all.

Are you certain you are a child of God? How do you know? Dr. McGee answers this question as we look at five birthmarks that identify a person who has been born of the Spirit, and how we cannot overcome the world by fighting it.

“Since the world in general does not see Jesus as He is presented in the Word of God, the only way it will know of God's love is through the lives of believers who represent Him.” That's the important lesson we're learning in 1 John. Discover more about the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and our responsibility to share God's Word with His world.