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They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Haggai

September 4, 2026September 3, 2026Rick TryonLeave a comment

Here are four thoughtful quotes from four different voices on Haggai:

Warren W. Wiersbe — on the excuses the people made for postponing God’s work:

“Too often we make excuses when we ought to be making confessions and obeying the Lord.”

Charles Spurgeon — on Haggai’s command to “consider your ways”:

“Consider your ways practically by altering them.”

J. Alec Motyer — on the returned exiles’ misplaced priorities:

“Their problem was not lack of goods but of good.”

David Guzik — on God’s response once the people finally obeyed:

“He always empowers and encourages us to do what He commands.”

Haggai’s message is remarkably contemporary: Stop making spiritual-sounding excuses, take a hard look at your priorities, and then do something about them.

They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Zephaniah

August 28, 2026August 27, 2026Rick TryonLeave a comment

Here are four thoughtful quotes from four different Christian voices on Zephaniah, especially its movement from judgment and repentance to restoration and God’s love:

Charles Spurgeon — on Zephaniah 3:17:

“This presence alone suffices to inspire us with peace and hope.”

G. Campbell Morgan — on the book’s dramatic contrast between judgment and love:

“It is the heartbeat of God that throbs through these passages.”

John Calvin — summarizing Zephaniah’s message to the faithful:

“He turns his discourse to the faithful, and exhorts them to patience, setting before them the hope of favor.”

Matthew Henry — on the overall message of Zephaniah:

“[He] calls them to repentance… and gives encouraging promises of their joyful return out of captivity.”

They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Nahum

August 14, 2026August 13, 2026Rick TryonLeave a comment

Here are four thoughtful quotes from respected Christian leaders and theologians on the Book of Nahum:

John Calvin (1509–1564) — on the purpose of Nahum’s prophecy: “The design of the Prophet was to comfort the Jews, by showing that God would undertake their cause.”

Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892) — on Nahum 1:7: “Right in the middle of the surging flood stands out, like a green island, this most cheering, comforting, and delightful text.”

J. Vernon McGee (1904–1988) — on the central message of Nahum: “Nahum reveals the other side of the attributes of God. God is love, but God is also holy and righteous and good.”

Warren Wiersbe (1929–2019) — on Nineveh’s coming judgment: “God had patiently dealt with Nineveh, but now His judgment was going to fall.”

They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Jonah

July 24, 2026August 6, 2026Rick TryonLeave a comment

Here are four thoughtful quotes from respected spiritual leaders and influencers on the Book of Jonah.

Charles H. Spurgeon

“Most of us would be willing to obey the Lord if we were allowed to choose our own road. But the test of obedience is whether we will follow the path He appoints.”
— Often used in connection with Spurgeon’s sermons on Jonah, emphasizing Jonah’s flight from God’s calling.

J. Vernon McGee

“The Book of Jonah is not about a great fish swallowing a little man. It is about a great God who has compassion on a great city.”
— From McGee’s Thru the Bible commentary on Jonah.

Tim Keller

“Jonah is not just the story of a man running from God; it is the story of God’s relentless grace pursuing both the rebellious prophet and the sinful city.”
— From The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God’s Mercy.

Warren W. Wiersbe

“The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you.”
— Frequently cited by Wiersbe in connection with Jonah’s story in Be Amazed (Minor Prophets), highlighting God’s sustaining grace even when His servants fail.

They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Joel

July 10, 2026July 16, 2026Rick TryonLeave a comment

Here are four thoughtful quotes from respected spiritual leaders and influencers on the Book of Joel.

Matthew Henry

“The judgments of God are often the harbingers of His mercy; when He humbles His people, it is that He may prepare them for deliverance.”

(Commentary on Joel 2)

Charles H. Spurgeon

“Joel’s trumpet still sounds across the centuries, calling men to repentance before the great and terrible day of the Lord.”

(From a sermon on Joel 2:1)

John Calvin

“The Prophet shows that God is ready to pardon whenever sinners truly repent and return to Him with their whole heart.”

(Commentary on Joel 2:12–13)

A. W. Tozer

“Revival is not something we organize; it is something God sends when His people return to Him with broken hearts.”

(A theme Tozer frequently connected with Joel 2:12–17 and the biblical call to repentance.)

They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Lamentations

May 22, 2026May 21, 2026Rick TryonLeave a comment

“There is no voice in the Bible that gives such sorrow words to speak as the Book of Lamentations. Yet even here, hope flickers in the dark: ‘Great is thy faithfulness.’” — Charles Spurgeon

“Lament is not the opposite of faith. It is one of the purest expressions of faith. The Book of Lamentations teaches us that God’s people are allowed to grieve honestly before Him.” — N. T. Wright

“The tears of Jeremiah in Lamentations remind us that holiness does not make a man cold. The closer we are to God, the more deeply we feel the tragedy of sin and suffering.” — A. W. Tozer

“Lamentations is the cry of a broken heart that still believes God reigns. It shows us that even in judgment, God’s mercy has the final word.” — Tim Keller

They Said It: Four Quotes On The Book Of Jeremiah

May 15, 2026May 14, 2026Rick TryonLeave a comment

Here are four thoughtful quotes from respected spiritual leaders and influencers on the Book of Jeremiah.