Day 214 – 2 Kings 20-21
Talking Points We find a retelling of King Hezekiah's mortal illness and miraculous, gracious healing and God's promise to deliver Judah from the Assyrians. As a sign, a shadow actually…
Day 213 – Isaiah 64-66
Talking Points A great picture of God's character and display of our gospel -- our God "acts in behalf of the one who waits for Him" (64:4). Where we are…
Day 212 – Isaiah 59-63
Talking Points These chapters in Isaiah present a beautiful picture of the gospel of our salvation. God is our Savior -- truly mighty to save. While we stand separated, condemned…
Why “Your Life Matters” is the Message of Jesus
Lately, there has been a lot of shouting (and rightly so). It seems people are trying to sum up their struggle and perhaps voice their answer in a slogan: "Black…
Day 211 – Isaiah 54-58
Talking Points God doesn't leave His people without a hope. Isaiah explains that while Judah is in exile, it is like a wife separated from her husband. Yet, one day,…
Day 210 – Isaiah 49-53
Talking Points This section begins with the Servant explaining that even in the Jews' rejection of Him, God's salvation will be offered to the Gentiles. Israel hears that God's promise…
Day 209 – 2 Kings 19, Psalm 46, 80, 135
Talking Points When King Hezekiah hears the blasphemous threats of the king of Assyria, he tears his clothes as a sign of mourning, grief, and humility. Are we grief-stricken when…
Day 208 – Isaiah 44-48
Talking Points As God's people are about to be taken captive to Babylon, God speaks to them through Isaiah to prepare them for what they're facing. He reminds them multiple…
Day 207 – Isaiah 40-43
Talking Points As we read the prophecies of a forerunner whose voice will "clear the way for the LORD in the wilderness" (prophecies fulfilled in John the Baptist), we see…
Day 206 – Isaiah 37-39, Psalm 78
Talking Points Hezekiah has followed God, seeking to honor Him. Even so, he finds himself in real danger as the king of Assyria prepares for battle. Hezekiah seeks out the…