Day 195 – Micah
Talking Points As we have been reading the long history of God's people living in rebellion and neglecting His Word, we are now hearing the prophets who were speaking in…
Day 194 – 2 Chronicles 27, Isaiah 9-12
Talking Points Uzziah's son Jotham becomes king of Judah, doing right in the sight of the LORD, and not following in his father's sin of burning incense in the Temple.…
Day 192 – Amos 1-5
Talking Points Amos, sometimes called the farmer prophet, is called out from the shepherds to prophesy to Israel. It is always interesting who God calls to stand in this service,…
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 182 – Obadiah, Psalm 82-83
Talking Points One of the minor prophets, this is the shortest book in the Old Testament, at only 21 verses long. Obadiah tells the Edomites (descendants of Esau) they will…
Day 179 – 1 Kings 20-21
Talking Points King Ahab continues his wicked reign. He shows his cowardice and selfishness, as he is willing to give over his possessions, wife, and kids in order to save…
Day 178 – 1 Kings 17-19
Talking Points What a sad sight to imagine -- the false prophets worshiping their false gods. In emptiness, they call out, eventually leaping, shouting, even cutting themselves, all to no…
Day 130 – Psalm 50, 53, 60, 75
Talking Points God Himself is the righteous Judge. He is not swayed or influenced by evil or wickedness. He is completely impartial. The LORD knows all, even the hearts and…
Day 119 – 1 Chronicles 7-10
Talking Points In these chapters, we find the Chronicler's completion of the genealogies. Again, we see the importance of the historical account of God's work among His people in making…
Day 67 – Numbers 31-32
Talking Points Moses receives his final set of instructions before he dies. He is to direct the Israelites to make war against the Midianites, "to execute the LORD'S vengeance on…