Day 283 – Matthew 5-7
Talking Points As Jesus preaches His sermon to would-be disciples, He does something quite opposite of what most would expect. He raises the standard. Where the world says not to…
Day 256 – Daniel 1-3
Talking Points The book of Daniel is written after its author is taken into captivity in 605 BC. It is a historical and prophetic book, with the last 6 chapters…
Day 246 – Ezekiel 23-24
Talking Points God uses a parable of two sisters to represent Israel and Judah. Both are condemned for their unfaithfulness to God. They committed adultery with false gods and the…
Day 233 – Jeremiah 41-45
Talking Points Found again in a great dilemma, the people seek God's direction through Jeremiah. They admirably turn to God. Very clear in His instructions, God tells them the terrible…
Day 230 – Jeremiah 38-40, Psalm 74, 79
Talking Points Are we prepared for God's Word to be viewed as intolerant, unloving, or oppressive? Every word Jeremiah spoke was counter to what the people wanted to hear. His…
Day 200 – 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29-31, Psalm 48
Talking Points King Hezekiah honors God in the example of King David. He restores and reopens the temple. He recommissions the priests and Levites for service to the LORD and…
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 184 – 2 Kings 5-8
Talking Points Naaman is healed, and we see an important truth taught again in the account. Faith is expressed, not in words, but in obedience. Naaman was told to do…
Day 183 – 2 Kings 1-4
Talking Points Since 1 and 2 Kings were originally one book, 2 Kings continues where 1 Kings left off, with the reign of King Ahab's son, Ahaziah, in Israel. In…
Day 177 – 1 Kings 16, 2 Chronicles 17
Talking Points The progression of kings in Israel becomes increasingly wicked. It's clear that evil left unchecked always escalates. Ahab becomes more wicked, more "than all... who were before him."…