Jonah, Jonah, Jonah. Daft and grumpy Jonah. I'm sure we can all relate, even if it's just from time to time! Unlike the rest of the prophets, this book is less about Jonah's words and more about who he is as a person, and his interaction with God. The story of Jonah is one of [...]
Another day, another prophet! Well, what to say about the shortest book of the Old Testament? Obadiah's prophecy is about the coming judgement upon Edom and the Edomites (the people of Esau), and the restoration of Israel and the Israelites (the people of Jacob). Although the Edomites and Israelites go way, way back because Esau [...]
I never knew this, but according to The Bible Project, the twelve short books known as the Minor Prophets, beginning at Hosea and ending in Malachai, were originally written to be one big book altogether. Joel is number 2 of 12. One of the most notable things about Joel is the prophecy about God pouring [...]
6.50am Kids are up, Happy Easter! Let's go! 8.30am I'm leaving home with a car full (Sophia, Aidan and play pod) for the 9am Book of Common Prayer Service. You may know that's it's not my favourite liturgy in the world, but I can see that other people love it, so I'm pleased to be [...]
Rev Poppy 