Old Testament: Esther 1:1-3:15 Read this passage on BibleGateway.com Esther 1:1-3:155 A Game Of Hangman There are a couple of interesting things about the book of Esther. The most obvious is that it is the only book in the Bible that never mentions the name of God, even once! But His presence is all over […]
Spiritual Rants: “Drastic Measures” August 17 Daily Bible Readings in a year: Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 Psalm 35:1-16 Proverbs 21:17-18
Old Testament: Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 Read this passage on BibleGateway.com Nehemiah 12:27-13:31 Drastic Measures Nehemiah dedicated the new wall. He called all the Levites from all over the nation so they could have, as they say in Texas, a “big” time. They brought in the professional musicians (v. 28-31). Remember when the Ammonites and Moabites would […]
Spiritual Rants: “The Name Game” August 16 Daily Bible Readings in a year: Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 Psalm 34:11-22 Proverbs 21:14-16
Old Testament: Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 Read this passage on BibleGateway.com Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 The Name Game Jerusalem needed to be repopulated so all the people cast lots to see who would move to Jerusalem and who would stay out in the country. A tenth moved and nine tenths stayed where they were. Nehemiah lists all the heads […]
Spiritual Rants: “Victory In Jesus” August 15 Daily Bible Readings in a year: Nehemiah 9:22-10:39 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13 Psalm 34:1-10 Proverbs 21:13
Old Testament: Nehemiah 9:22-10:39 Read this passage on BibleGateway.com Nehemiah 9:22-10:39 The Notary Club The psalm of confession begun in the beginning of chapter nine continues. The last verse in chapter nine states that the leaders signed a statement of commitment to the Lord. Their names are given in the beginning of chapter ten and […]
Spiritual Rants: “Watergate Crisis” August 14 Daily Bible Readings in a year: Nehemiah 7:73-9:21 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Psalm 33:12-22 Proverbs 21:11-12
Old Testament: Nehemiah 7:73 -9:21 Read this passage on BibleGateway.com Nehemiah 7:73-9:21 Watergate Crisis The people asked Ezra to read the Word to them. Isn’t that interesting? God was working in the people and they asked Ezra to bring them the Word. After that, the reaction was a crisis of faith. A revival broke out! […]