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The Practice of Child Sacrifice
Date: November 24, 2021
Passage: Jeremiah 32:28–44
Today’s passage refers to the practice of child sacrifice. Jeremiah warns of impending judgment because as little babies would die, the people did nothing to end this horrible practice.Judgment was on the way (vv. 28-29).People had turned away from God (vv. 30-33).People ha …
Judgment on Israel’s Sinful Neighbors
Date: September 14, 2020
Passage: Amos 1:1–15
The northern Israelites were living beneath a pious veneer of religion, worshiping idols, and oppressing the poor. Amos is identified as a sheep-breeder (vv. 1-2). He is a fiery, fearless, and honest shepherd from the south who confronts the people with their sin and warns them of the …