Daily Readings at Southeast

 Scripture: Amos 2 Amos 3 Amos 4 Amos 5

  Introduction to Amos Amos was not a trained prophet—he was a shepherd and a farmer. But God called him to speak boldly to the northern kingdom of Israel at a time when everything looked good on the outside. The economy was strong, worship services were full, and the nation seemed secure. But underneath, there was injustice, corruption, and spiritual decay. Amos’s message was direct: God sees through appearances. He cares deeply about how we treat others, especially the poor, the oppressed, and the marginalized. While the people were offering sacrifices and songs, they were also exploiting the weak and ignoring justice. Amos warns that God will not accept worship that isn’t matched by righteousness. You’ll hear famous lines like, “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” These are not just poetic—they are God’s heart. Amos shows that true faith is not only about belief, but about action. The book also includes visions of coming judgment: locust...

 Scripture: Joel 2 Joel 3

  Introduction to Joel Joel is a short but powerful book centered around a devastating natural disaster—a plague of locusts that has destroyed the land. But Joel sees beyond the insects. He uses the moment to call God’s people to repentance and to point to a future “day of the Lord.” That phrase—“the day of the Lord”—is a key theme in Joel. It speaks of judgment and deliverance, of both warning and hope. Joel calls the people to fast, pray, and return to God with their whole hearts. His message is urgent: God wants repentance, not just rituals. But Joel doesn’t leave the people in despair. He speaks of restoration—of grain returning to the fields, of joy being renewed, and of God’s Spirit being poured out. This last promise is especially significant: “I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” Peter quotes this passage in Acts 2 at Pentecost, declaring that Joel’s prophecy was being fulfilled through Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Joel reminds us that God is not distant du...

 Scripture: Hosea 8 Hosea 9 Hosea 10 Hosea 11 Hosea 12 Hosea 13 Hosea 14

 Scripture: Hosea 2 Hosea 3 Hosea 4 Hosea 5 Hosea 6 Hosea 7