Today we finish up the book of Psalms with six psalms of praise and joy that our returned exiles would have sung as they completed the temple and participated once again in the sacrifices and worship of God. “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” (126:4) “Praise the …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.30.19]
Today’s psalms include 107, 116, 118, & 125. I want to focus on Psalm 107 and urge you to read it in its entirety. It is a beautiful and encouraging read. My NASB aptly entitles this psalm, “The Lord Delivers Men from Manifold Troubles.” The last verse gives us pause and tells us we …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.29.19]
For the next few days, we return to the book of Psalms. The temple is now completed (Ezra 6:14-22) exactly 70 years after it was destroyed. God kept His word. This chronological Bible places now brings us several psalms that celebrate God’s faithfulness in restoring His people. The first one is Psalm 78. These 72 …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.28.19]
Have you ever wondered if God is mad at you? That perhaps things aren’t going well because you’ve landed yourself on His “bad side” and there’s no use trying to get back into His favor? This seems to be what the people are feeling in Zechariah 7-8. They are a few years into rebuilding the …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.27.19]
Today’s read of Zechariah 1:7-6:15 describes eight separate visions that the prophet Zechariah experienced. These occurred in the second year of King Darius’ reign, four years before the temple would be completed. At this point, both Zechariah and Haggai are being used to stir up the discouraged Jews to get back to their assigned task. …
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