November / December 2026 Volume 108, Number 6
In the Beginning – Voice of the Prophets
The lives of Old Testament prophets were marked with an unwavering devotion to God. Often called to stand alone against unbelief, their message inevitably brought hardship and personal sacrifice. Their lives illustrate what is pleasing to God and what is not. For spiritual Israel then, this study is important and fruitful. In His wisdom, God recognized the need to allow evil for a time so that good may eventually triumph. Read more…
Lessons from the Life of Jacob – A Man of Faith
Jacob, the son of Isaac and a Biblical patriarch, can also be considered a prophet. He received direct messages from God, including his dream of a ladder to heaven. At the end of his life he gathered his sons to his deathbed to tell them “what shall befall you in the last days” (Genesis 49:1), describing the long-term providence for the tribes of Israel, especially revealing the Messianic line through his son Judah (Genesis 49:10). Read more…
Profiles in Courage: Elijah the Tishbite – A Faithful Prophet
The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award was established in 1989 to not only honor the former president but also to recognize public officials whose actions demonstrated the qualities of courageous leadership by taking unpopular stands for the greater good. Read more…
The Book of Amos: Privilege Brings Responsibility – Warnings to Israel and Judah
Amos was one of the “minor prophets” of the Old Testament. He was called to service during the reign of Judah’s King Uzziah and Israel’s King Jeroboam (Amos 1:1). Although Uzziah “did right in the sight of the LORD” (2 Kings 15:3) and Jeroboam did “evil in the sight of the LORD” (2 Kings 14:24), Amos delivered God’s warnings and condemnations to both nations. God, through Amos, also issued warnings to many of the surrounding nations. Both the life of Amos and his words to the nations offer lessons for God’s followers today on faithfulness, the dangers of complacency, and a reminder of His plan for complete restoration. Read more…
The Prophet Hosea: A Living Parable – A Committed Prophet
The life of Hosea is a compelling story that draws on his personal experiences to illustrate God’s relationship with the 10‑tribe kingdom of Israel. The prophet’s own marriage becomes a parable, revealing the depth of Israel’s unfaithfulness and the extent of God’s enduring love. His story reveals both the consequences of unfaithfulness and the ex-tent to which divine love seeks to restore. Read more…
News and Views – Current Events
Today in Prophecy – The Return of War?
In 2024, Vision of Humanity, publisher of the Global Peace Index (GPI), reported 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. According to its analysis, these conflicts have become more international, with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders, the highest since the GPI’s inception in 1995. The growing number of minor conflicts has increased the likelihood of major conflicts. For example, in 2019, Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Gaza were all classified as minor conflicts. Read more…
Isaiah: A Prophet of Judgement and Hope – The First of Four Major Prophets
Before Isaiah spoke to kings, before he warned nations, and before he penned some of the most profound Messianic prophecies, he stood silent before the holiness of God. “In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up” (Isaiah 6:1). Read more…
The Plans I Have for You – The Second of Four Major Prophets
The prophet Jeremiah lived before and during Judah’s Babylonian exile. Chosen by God even before his birth, he initially responded to his call with hesitation and a sense of inadequacy. “I cannot speak: for I am a child” (Jeremiah 1:6). Yet God assured him that his age and inexperience were no obstacle. He was ordained not only as a prophet to Israel but also to the nations.
“See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant” (Jeremiah 1:10). Read more…
Voice of the Prophets — Back Cover
