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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.

We can't love others in our own strength. It takes the love of God “poured out in our hearts” to love each other God's way. Learn more about how to love one another using Jesus Christ as our example.

As Christians we don't have to battle on our own—we go in God's strength. Discover what this means as we learn more about false teachers and how the indwelling of God's Spirit and the knowledge of God's Word keep us from being deceived.

False teachers will deny the deity of Christ, which leads to denying His work on the cross, the basis of our salvation. Dr. McGee examines antichrist and how there are antichrists working in the world today—some who seek to imitate Jesus Christ, and others who are against Him.

The Bible is full of warnings that our words are important. Dr. McGee takes this a step further by telling us as critical as they are, our words alone are not enough—our actions have to agree. Hear more about how putting our love for God into action gives us assurance in prayer.

Are you putting your love into action in your home? Neighborhood? Workplace or church? How about for believers around the world? These are the important questions Dr. McGee asks as we continue our study of the two natures of the believer and are reminded that just as God gave His son to die for us, real love expresses itself in action.

How can you tell whether someone is a genuine believer in Jesus Christ? While it's not always possible, God's Word does give us two marks of identification which can help us be discerning. Find out what they are and learn two common character traits of someone who follows Jesus.

Is it possible to live in sin and still be happy? That's the important question we explore as we take a look at the two natures a believer is given: the old sinful nature and the new born again one we are given when we recognize Jesus Christ as Lord.

What's it like to be a son or daughter of God? What does God require of His children? Discover the answers as Dr. McGee tells us more about the life of a believer and how Jesus will someday make us more like Him.

Hear about the amazing love of God for each of us, the blood of Jesus who continually cleanses us from sin, and the forgiveness of God that clears the way for us to enjoy an eternity in God's presence. Travel through one of Dr. McGee's favorite sections of the Bible and learn how we can live in light of Jesus' imminent return.

Make it your passion and your priority to know Jesus. That should be on the top of our list of what to do today—and every day—whether we've just begun this journey of walking with the Lord, or as Dr. McGee said, “we've known the Lord for decades.” In this study, the Apostle John tells us how we can know Jesus intimately through His Word, and how the Holy Spirit plays an important part in our journey.

“How do I know if I am saved?” It's one of the most common questions Christians ask their pastors. In this study, Dr. McGee takes us to God's Word for the definitive answer and tells us about those who profess to be believers but are living a lie.

What is the secret to living the Christian life? Dr. McGee gives a very honest and straightforward answer to that question as he tells us how we can protect ourselves against the antichrists in the world today and the political ruler that will one day pretend to be Christ.

First John has one of the most succinct and clear summaries of what it means to be a Christian. If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior or if you've not yet met Him, this study will make it very clear to you what this life of following Jesus is all about.

God is love. That's the theme we're studying as we continue our study in 1 John. Learn more about important topics like: how to avoid the “wicked one,” the importance of loving our brother, and the sword of the Spirit—the weapon God has given to all of us.

Is there a difference between the Word of God and the commandments of God? Find out the answer to this question and more as the Apostle John tells us more about the importance of knowledge of and obedience to God's Word.

Do you long for joy and assurance? In this study, Dr. McGee tells us that real joy is only found in a relationship with Jesus and through fellowship with God. Hear more about Jesus' propitiation, advocacy, and intercession for each of us before the Father.

How can we have fellowship with God? It's an important question. Dr. McGee shares two methods believers often try to get close to God, but don't work; then he tells us more about the importance of confessing our sins so we can be restored to the Father.

In his first epistle, the Apostle John tells us God is holy and dwells in light, and that man is not holy and dwells in darkness—with a very steep and deep canyon between us and God. So how has God made a way for us to have a relationship with Him? Find out how we can step into the light of God's Word and regain fellowship with Him.

What does it mean “to have a relationship with God?” We hear that phrase a lot—do you ever wonder how it works? Is having a relationship with God like having a relationship with other people? In this study, Dr. McGee answers these questions and tells us more about the benefits of having relationships with other believers as well.

Near the end of his life, the Apostle John, pastor of the church in Ephesus, wrote believers “a family letter” to teach them how to stand firm against heresy, to walk in the light, and grow closer to God. See how these principles still apply to us today.

Jonah's mission is completed, but he's angry. How will God handle it? Will Jonah finally see things God's way? In this final study, we see God deal graciously with Jonah and save Nineveh, just as He promised He would.

Partially digested. That's how Dr. McGee describes Jonah's appearance when he arrived in Nineveh. Is it enough to get the attention of these wicked people? Will they listen to God? Will God spare them? These are the important questions we explore as we watch God move Nineveh.

Nineveh was one of the greatest cities in the ancient world. In fact, the Bible says it was “an exceeding great city.” But as Dr. McGee tells us, Nineveh was not only great in size, but great in wickedness, too! So, how will the Ninevites react when Jonah shows up with a message from God? That's what we'll discover as Jonah enters the city and begins to proclaim God's message.

God gives second, third, and even fourth chances to those He loves. That's the great message we learn as Jonah arrives on dry land. Our study then continues as Dr. McGee explains more about Nineveh, its great size, and its great propensity for sin.

“Salvation is of the Lord!” That's the good news we hear as Dr. J. Vernon McGee continues to make connections between the Old and New Testaments and tells more about Jonah's newfound obedience to the Lord.

Is it possible to live three days and three nights inside a fish? And if so, wasn't it possible for the God who raised Jesus from the dead to do the same thing for Jonah? These are the questions Dr. McGee explores as we study Jonah's prayer and submission to God's will as he was being swallowed.

Did Jonah really get swallowed by a big fish? In this study, Dr. McGee answers that important question and shows how God used the storm in the life of Jonah and the pagan sailors onboard the ship traveling to Tarshish.

How far will God go to reach runaway Jonah? And what will the consequences of his disobedience be? In this study, we'll find out as God sends a storm to turn him around.

Jonah went west when God told him to go east. What happens next? Follow along as we learn that God is with us—even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Dr. J. Vernon McGee says that in only four short chapters, the book of Jonah deals with six significant subjects: Jesus' resurrection and salvation (not by works); God's purposes, faithfulness, goodness, and grace. He is the God of the Gentiles!

Is it really true? Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers this important question, as we explore the historical authenticity and spiritual value of this highly criticized Old Testament book.

Should Christians be involved in politics? This is just one of the important topics our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, talks about as he wraps up the story of Edom's judgment with good news for us all.

Edom certainly was prideful! But even though Edom ceased to exist long ago, its message for us today is certainly clear. In this study, Dr. J. Vernon McGee warns us about the pride that can creep into our society, our churches, our homes, and of course within ourselves.

What are the dangers of pride and godless living? Edom is a terrific example. Find out how God reacts when men try to overthrow God and become deity themselves.

When Esau despised his birthright, he declared he didn't care about God at all. Some 1200 years later, when his descendants had become a great people, they followed in his steps—declaring their ability to live without God, thinking they were perfectly secure without Him. Find out how God deals with this type of arrogance in the very unusual prophecy of Obadiah.

“A small book that packs a big punch.” That's how Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament. In this first study, we'll learn more about the prophet and the important message he had for Edom.

“You can't keep God from loving you, but you can put up an umbrella of indifference and sin and rebellion. Then you won't experience it, but He still loves you.” That's what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, has to say about the great news that there is nothing that can separate you from the love of God. Hear more in this conclusion to our study of Second Peter.

“Our time left on earth is limited” is the important message our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, has for us in this study of the world that was, the world that is, and ultimately the world that will be after God's judgment.

Ominous. That's the word that sums up this study. Dr. J. Vernon McGee gives us a front row seat to what he calls a very frightful apostasy that is coming in the world today, an apostasy in which men and women will turn away from the Word of God and become like animals.

Can people really change? That's the tough question Dr. J. Vernon McGee asks in this lesson. The apostle explains it is better for someone to not have known the way of righteousness than, having known it, to then turn from the gospel.