Day 270 – Nehemiah 6-7
Talking Points People have always hated those who are attempting to do the work of the Lord. Nehemiah perseveres and is not distracted. To God's glory, the wall is finished…
Day 269 – Nehemiah 1-5
Talking Points Nehemiah, a cupbearer for King Artaxerxes, hears the report of Jerusalem's desperate condition. Even enjoying personal success and comfort, he grieves over the "distress and reproach" of his…
Day 268 – Ezra 7-10
Talking Points Ezra was a priest and scribe who "had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and…
Day 267 – Esther 6-10
Talking Points It's almost comical to read about Haman's plan being turned upside down. Can't you imagine his bitter disgust as he leads Mordecai on parade through the streets!In an…
Day 266 – Esther 1-5
Talking Points The events in the account of Esther occur during the reign of King Ahasuerus (whose Greek name is Xerxes). King Ahasuerus was the son of King Darius I,…
Day 265 – Zechariah 10-14
Talking Points Zechariah continues to tell God's people of their well-founded hope in a great future. God will surely execute justice on their enemies, and His promise of blessing will…
Day 264 – Zechariah 5-9
Talking Points God continues to speak to Zechariah through a series of complex visions. The message is still an encouragement to complete the temple.The first high priest after the return…
The Blessed Peace of the Magnificent One
Record-setting winter storms, rolling blackouts, and 100-car pileups. Add that to political unrest, unprecedented national division, and economic uncertainty. And, don't forget COVID-19, complete with daily death totals, mask restrictions,…
Day 263 – Zechariah 1-4
Talking Points Zechariah prophesies God's message in the same time and context as his contemporary, Haggai. Like Haggai, he encourages God's people to finish the rebuilding of the temple they…
Day 262 – Haggai
Talking Points The short message of Haggai brings the call to the Israelites, commanding them to go to work rebuilding the house of the Lord.It has been 18 years since…