2 Kings 25, Jeremiah 39, 40 and 52 all describe the fall of Jerusalem at the hand of Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC. For many, many people, it was the worst day ever. After four months of famine and siege, the walls are broken down and the Babylonian armies overrun the beautiful city which should have …
Read-Through-The-Bible [08.27.19]
Today’s read was Jeremiah 37-38, in which our prophet experiences more rejection for his message. He is put in prison for many days until the king decides he wants another audience with him. I suppose Zedekiah thought if he asked Jeremiah enough times, perhaps the word from the Lord would change to his satisfaction! He …
Read-Through-The-Bible [08.26.19]
Today’s read of Ezekiel 26-28 contains God’s words against the nation of Tyre; he also specifically addresses the king of Tyre. Part of this passage might be familiar to you. In 28:11-19 God addresses the king of Tyre, but seems to clearly refer to what only can be Satan, as He describes his original beauty, …
Read-Through-The-Bible [08.25.19]
Today’s chronological read took me back into Ezekiel. Remember, Ezekiel and Jeremiah are contemporaries. Ezekiel is already in exile in Babylon with the first “wave” of captives and Jeremiah is still in Jerusalem which is now under siege by Nebuchadnezzar and months away from its destruction. Ezekiel’s messages in chapters 25,20,30 and 31 are against …
Read-Through-The-Bible [08.24.19]
Today’s read grouped three portions of scripture in Jeremiah (23:1-8; 33:14-26; 31:27-40) because of their similar topic: the Messiah who will one day come to restore Israel. While the Jewish people of today are still looking for their Messiah, we believe He has already come; His name is Jesus! Jeremiah tells us He will …
The Way Of The Word 