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 to…
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 201 – Hosea 1-7
Talking Points Hosea is a difficult book to read, and it is supposed to be. We should get the idea that God was trying to get His people's attention. The…
Day 185 – 2 Kings 9-11
Talking Points God's Word holds true to the last detail. He saw the injustice against His prophets and Naboth, and here, carries out His judgment exactly as Elijah had foretold…
Day 172 – 1 Kings 10-11, 2 Chronicles 9
Talking Points Solomon's wisdom and success are unrivaled. He is renowned for being the world's richest and wisest king, so much so that the Queen of Sheba heard of him…
Day 116 – Psalm 73, 77-78
Talking Points These are some of the songs of Asaph, an appointed minister of music in the Temple during the time of King David.In Psalm 73, we see the dumb…
Day 106 – Psalm 56, 120, 140, 141, 142
Talking Points Again we see David's turmoil in dealing with the attacks of people. It becomes clear that words and slander are at least as upsetting as physical attacks and…
Day 102 – 1 Samuel 15-17
Talking Points God gives very clear commands to Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites. Saul disobeys. The Bible says, "But Saul..." (15:9). Partial obedience is not obedience. Notice the process:God…
Day 98 – 1 Samuel 1-3
Talking Points The Bible records Elkanah's great love for Hannah.Hannah, living in great sadness, takes her cause to the LORD (1:10). She does not strike out at her rival. She…
Day 89 – Judges 1-2
Talking Points As the Israelites moved into and took possession of the land God had given them, they did not drive out the inhabitants as He had commanded them. Instead,…