Today we pick up Ezra again as he leads a group of more than 1500 Jews to Jerusalem in a “second wave” of resettlement in 458 BC. They are given the blessing and support of the new king Artaxerxes. Not only does he provide financial support, but he also makes a decree that none of …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.05.19]
Today’s read was the little book of Malachi, just 3 short chapters. Malachi speaks to the spiritual condition of the people several decades after their return. While the temple has been rebuilt, returning the land to its former condition of prosperity and productivity is much slower. And so, apparently, is the spiritual renewal of the …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.04.19]
Today we finish up Esther’s story. After fasting for three days, Esther approaches the king and is received. She invites the king and Haman to a banquet the following day, and at this banquet, she asks him to come to a second banquet the next day, when she will reveal what she really wants. I’ve …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.03.19]
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Do you know who said those words, and to whom they were said? Today and tomorrow we are reading the book of Esther. Over 30 years have passed since the Jews returned to Israel, but Esther …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.02.19]
Today we are finishing up the prophecies of Zechariah (chapters 9-14), in which we see two different and distinct descriptions of the promised Messiah. First, He is portrayed as a humble man of peace. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; …
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