Day 276 – Matthew 2
Talking Points In an astonishing event, the magi are led to Jerusalem and eventually to the Christ Child by a star. The word for star is translated from a word…
Day 275 – Matthew 1, Luke 2
Talking Points Before his conversion, Matthew was a Jewish tax collector working for the despised Romans. He was hated as a turncoat who sought his own prosperity above all. After…
Day 274 – Luke 1, John 1
Talking Points Like drinking from a firehose! Get ready! Where the Old Testament was a steady progression, climbing methodically over the revelation of God and His plan of salvation from…
Day 273 – Malachi
Talking Points About 100 years after the Jews returned to their homeland, they are found again in a state of spiritual lethargy. The once exuberant praise of thankful people has…
Day 272 – Nehemiah 11-13, Psalm 126
Talking Points A system of structure is established in the land: One tenth of the men will reside in Jerusalem, to maintain and keep the city. The rest will live…
Day 271 – Nehemiah 8-10
Talking Points In chapter 8, a great thing happens -- The people are reacquainted with the Word of God. Ezra the scribe takes his place at a raised, wooden podium…
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…