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 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 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 166 – Psalm 134, 146-150
Talking Points God is exceedingly worthy of praise! Read that again! Psalm 134 is a song sung by those who worked the night shift at the temple -- What a…
Day 165 – 2 Chronicles 6-7, Psalm 136
Talking Points Throughout the entire account, Solomon reminds the nation of God's constant faithfulness. Here, He was faithful to David, in putting his son on the throne and enabling that…
Day 152 – 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 72
Talking Points Remember that 1 and 2 Chronicles were originally one book written by Ezra. So, 2 Chronicles picks up where 1 Chronicles concluded.Fulfilling God's promise to David, Solomon is…
Day 150 – Psalm 119
Talking Points Wow! The longest chapter in all the Bible -- 176 verses all about the Word of God. There are 22 stanzas, one for each of the 22 characters…
Day 149 – 1 Kings 1-2, Psalm 37, 71, 94
Talking Points Another of David's sons decides to make himself king in place of Solomon. Adonijah schemes with Abiathar, the priest, and Joab, the general, to gain the throne of…
Day 148 – Psalm 111-118
Talking Points In these psalms, we see that the great works of God are to be studied (111:2). Wisdom begins with an in-depth knowledge of God and His working (111:10).…
Day 147 – 1 Chronicles 26-29, Psalm 127
Talking Points For the smooth functioning of the temple and the affairs of the nation, gatekeepers, treasurers, magistrates, teachers, army officers, overseers, and scribes are appointed. Their duties are clearly…