Day 273 – Malachi
Talking Points About 100 years after the Jews returned to their homeland, they are found again in a state of spiritual lethargy. The once exuberant praise of thankful people has…
Day 269 – Nehemiah 1-5
Talking Points Nehemiah, a cupbearer for King Artaxerxes, hears the report of Jerusalem's desperate condition. Even enjoying personal success and comfort, he grieves over the "distress and reproach" of his…
Day 268 – Ezra 7-10
Talking Points Ezra was a priest and scribe who "had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and…
Day 253 – Ezekiel 43-45
Talking Points These chapters are prophetic in nature and appear to be describing events during the millennial reign of Christ as described in the New Testament. After a very detailed…
Day 249 – Ezekiel 31-33
Talking Points Egypt and Pharaoh are warned they will suffer the same fate as the Assyrians. As impressive as they are, God reveals timeless truths to them: No nation is…
Day 248 – Ezekiel 28-30
Talking Points To clear the air, chapter 28 is hard to interpret! The verses describe the life of the actual King of Tyre. The chapter also appears to be describing…
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 244 – Ezekiel 18-20
Talking Points Sin has consequences. And, while those consequences can sometimes be cumulative, impacting generations to come, God's Word is clear: responsibility (guilt) rests with the one who sins.In the…
Day 243 – Ezekiel 16-17
Talking Points Chapter 16 is very graphic in describing the wicked actions of God's people. They exchanged the worship of the one true God who loved them, for that of…
Day 240 – Ezekiel 5-8
Talking Points God desires our worship and complete trust. Both are shown in our faithful obedience.By God's own words, our sin -- our distrust and disobedience -- hurt Him (Ezekiel…