The Danger of the Divided Heart –
Hosea 10:1-15
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides detailed exposition of Hosea's use of poetic imagery to descirbe the apostasy of the Kingdom of Israel. Dr. Johnson explains his use of the term "divided heart" with respect to God.
Eternal Love: Anguishing, Yet Vanquishing
Hosea 11:1-11
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the prophet's narrative as Hosea shifts from detailing the disobedience of the Kingdom of Israel to describing how Yahweh intends to discipline them. The true nature of God's unconditional love is explored.
Hosea on Jacob and His Seed
Hosea 11:12-14
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives detailed insight into Yahweh's relationship with the apostate Kingdom of Israel and their heritage of the Patriarchs. Dr. Johnson discusses the Prophet Hosea's literary references to Jacob, specifically.
Idolotry, Old and New
Hosea 13:1-16
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Hosea's prophesying about how God will punish Israel's idolatry.
God’s Free Love
Hosea 14:1-9
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his series on the prophecy of Hosea by expounding further the unconditional love of Yahweh as allegorized through the prophet.
Joel – Judah, the Locust, and the Day of the Lord
Joel 1:1-20
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins his exposition of the prophecy of Joel. Dr. Johnson comments on the book's unique emphasis and description of "the Day of the Lord," something he refers to as a central doctrinal concept of the Bible.
Joel – Judah’s Repentance and God’s Repentance
Joel 2:1-17
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition of the Prophecy of Joel by discussing the seemingly contradictory "repentance" of an unchanging God.
Joel – Joel and the Day of Pentecost
Joel 2:18-32
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides commentary on the Apostle Peter's reference to the Prophecy of Joel at the Day of Pentecost.
Joel – The Gentiles’ Surprise in the Valley of Jehoshaphat
Joel 3:1-14
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expound's Joel's prophecy of the Gentile nations coming against Israel in the days before the Lord's return. Dr. Johnson points out that the world's hostility against God's chosen is nevertheless part of the sovereign execution of his purposes.
Joel – The Day of the Lord in Verdict Valley
Joel 3:13-21
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his exposition of the Prophecy of Joel with commentary on the books' record of God's final judgment of all nations. Dr. Johnson expounds the prophet's words in the light of God's offer of salvation to humankind.
