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NEHEMIAH — Nehemiah, as Ezra, returned to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylonia. Through his leadership, the walls of Jerusalem are rebuilt. He foreshadows Jesus’ ministry. While Nehemiah brought physical and spiritual restoration to Israel, Jesus, many years later, far surpassed that. He restored peace between us and God. Through His perfect atonement, Jesus opened to us again life forever …
EZRA — The history in the book of Ezra begins in 539 B.C. Cyrus, King of Persia, had captured Babylonia. The Babylonians had previously conquered Judah and led many into captivity. God foretold through the Prophet Jeremiah that after 70 years, Israel would return from captivity. Under Cyrus, the 70 years were up, and God fulfilled His promise. The book …
Monday, August 30, II Chronicles 31 4 — In Gal. 6:6, Paul wrote, “Anyone who receives instruction in the Word must share all good things with his instructor.” The reason we are to do this is given in v. 4. It’s so that pastors and teachers can devote themselves totally to the work of the Lord. Vv. 5-10 — Notice …
Monday, August 23, II Chronicles 25 2 — What does it mean, “He did what was right in the sight of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly”? In the rest of the chapter you’ll see that Amaziah had a divided heart (v. 14). Jesus said in Matt. 4:10, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.” …
Monday, August 16, II Chronicles 19 Vv. 2-3 — It should be obvious from these verses that God is angry even with the Christian when he or she sins. Why God is merciful to us is because we set our hearts on the Lord, as Jehoshaphat did. How important that we live in daily repentance! 4 — Many of the …
Monday, August 9, II Chronicles 13 Vv. 14-18 — What we always need to do in life is to rely on God in our day of trouble. God can rescue us from overwhelming odds. At His command are His mighty, invincible angels and the tremendous forces in nature that do His bidding every day. He can also move those who …
Monday, August 2, II Chronicles 7 Vv. 19-20 — God here laid it on the line. At the height of David’s reign as king and while Solomon remained faithful, Israel was feared, envied and respected by their enemies. However, God warned them, “If you reject Me, you’ll be a byword, an object of ridicule among your enemies.” Sad to say, …
Monday, July 26, II Chronicles 1 Vv. 10-12 — From Solomon’s prayer, we can learn a valuable lesson. Let’s not only ask for things that would benefit us personally in an earthly way. Rather, ask for blessings for ourselves that will help us enrich the lives of others, especially spiritually. Consider the blessings God gave Solomon in answer to his …
Monday, July 12, I Chronicles 18 4 To hamstring a horse apparently did not kill the horse, but put it out of commission for battle. The process was to cut the tendon in the rear part of the leg leaving the horse crippled, no longer useful in war. 13 May these words be also said of us, “The Lord preserved …
Monday, July 5, I Chronicles 12 Vv. 38-40 — We find the Israelites rejoicing over the fact that David, a man who was faithful to the Lord, was to become their next king. We have reason to rejoice when the Lord places faithful pastors, teachers, and leaders over us. Remember to pray daily for them that they may remain faithful …
