Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Isaiah

Isaiah 62: Redemption and Wrath

Isaiah continued in the next chapter to describe the amazing transformation that would take place, using the theme of a beautiful bride—the same bride that Jesus talked about in the Gospels, and the apostle John described in Revelation at the wedding feast of the Lamb. Israel would receive a new name, signifying a new nature, … Continue reading Isaiah 62: Redemption and Wrath

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Isaiah

Isaiah 24: The Lye of Sin

The Lord’s deliverance would be severe mercy in the storm of God’s wrath, destroying all that is wrong, and leaving only what is good, pure, and right.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Book of REvelation

Revelation: Blazing Eyes and Brilliant Feet

Before we leave this first chapter, there are two more aspects of John's vision that deserve contemplation--Jesus's eyes and feet.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Minor Prophets

Minor Prophets: Nahum, Evil Will Be Judged

Nahum’s prophecy continues as an encouragement to you and me today. God will expunge evil around us and within us—either by the cleansing of repentance, or the cleansing of judgement.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Minor Prophets

Minor Prophets: Nahum, God’s Wrath

Take a moment and reflect on the nature of God. Think about one word that you might choose to encompass the totality of God, the overarching portrayal of who God is.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Minor Prophets

Minor Prophets: Amos, Three Breaches

What happens when God’s people lose touch with God’s values and God’s character? They do not stop being God’s people. But. They do experience a profound disconnection from God. Instead of experiencing and living out the exuberant joy of shalom, they create and participate in systems that harm.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Gospel of John

Gospel of John: Heal, Not Hurt

The Lord sees the evil that mars God’s creation and destroys the people God loves, and the Lord intends to get rid of it. God’s wrath consumes evil and wickedness not as the opposite of God’s love, but as the expression of God’s love.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Gospel of John

Gospel of John: A Deep Cleanse

Rather than a warning, I see this as rescue and relief. This is a promise we can count on, for that is the true love of God, to cleanse us through and through, that we might become heavenly stuff.