The Word of the LORD Came - Lesson 1 | LifeJourney

Welcome to The Word of the LORD Came — a 13-episode podcast from Rob Pine and Lifemark Ministries designed to complement the Bible study of the same name. In this introductory episode, Rob sets the stage for the entire series by walking through 450 years of biblical history and the geography of two world empires in the ancient Middle East.   These 13 podcasts are companion pieces to the study guide and 10-minute video lessons. The podcast's purpose is to dig deeper — bringing historical, geographical, and spiritual context to the passages you'll study, so you can understand and apply them more fully.   In this episode you'll hear:   •  How the Minor Prophets ministered over a sweeping 450-year period beginning around 851 BC   •  The story of Israel's split into two kingdoms in 931 BC — and why it matters   •  The Northern Kingdom (Israel) and Southern Kingdom (Judah) — who they were, what happened to them, and which prophets spoke to each   •  The spiritual backdrop of Deuteronomy 28 — God's covenant blessings for obedience and discipline for disobedience — and how it frames everything the Minor Prophets wrote   •  Why the Minor Prophets are quoted throughout the New Testament — by Jesus, Peter, Paul, Jude, and the writer of Hebrews   •  How these ancient prophets pointed to the first coming of Jesus — and to His return   •  What this study is really about: the character and nature of God   Whether you're a longtime Bible student or exploring the Minor Prophets for the first time, this episode will give you the context you need to go deep.   Study Guide: Available on Amazon — search "The Word of the Lord Came: Major Prophecies of the Minor Prophets" Find a Study Group or Start One: lifemarkministries.org/programs Video Lessons: Available on our Website - lifemarkministries.org/resources, YouTube and Vimeo   Next Episode: "The Day of the Lord" — exploring Joel and Obadiah