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…
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…
Day 261 – Ezra 4-6, Psalm 137
Talking Points The enemies of God's people offer to help with the rebuilding of the temple; however, their offer is refused. Bitter in the rejection, they launch a smear campaign…
Day 260 – Ezra 1-3
Talking Points The books of Ezra and Nehemiah are actually recorded as one book in the Hebrew scriptures. The events recorded take place during the reign of the Persian Empire.Ezra…
Day 259 – Daniel 10-12
Talking Points Daniel's last vision is recorded in these three chapters. It will prophetically describe events from the reign of the Persian Empire until the Millennial Kingdom. This vision is…
Day 258 – Daniel 7-9
Talking Points Daniel chapter 7 is often called the "heart" of the book of Daniel and is counted by some as one of the most important Old Testament chapters. Chapter…
Day 257 – Daniel 4-6
Talking Points In an unlikely, if not amazing turn, the pagan King Nebuchadnezzar declares God's praises by recounting his dream, his dealings with Daniel, and his conclusion about God, "for…