Ezra 7:10: The Importance of God’s Word Ezra 7:10: The Importance of God’s Word Ezra 7:10 (NIV) “For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.” Verse Exploration In the Book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 10, we see…
Ezra 1:1-4: Returning to God Ezra 1:1-4: Returning to God Ezra 1:1-4 (NIV) 1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put…
Renewal and Restoration: A Deep Dive into 2 Chronicles 34:29-33 Renewal and Restoration: A Deep Dive into 2 Chronicles 34:29-33 2 Chronicles 34:29-33 (NIV) 29 Then the king called together all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. 30 He went up to the temple of the Lord with the people of Judah, the inhabitants of…
2 Chronicles 20:21-22: The Power of Corporate Worship 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 (NIV) “After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.’…
2 Chronicles 7:14: Seeking God’s Presence 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Verse Exploration The verse from…
God’s Covenant with David: An In-Depth Look at 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (NIV) “When your days are over and you go to be with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build…
Worship and Praise: Uncovering the Depths of 1 Chronicles 25:1 1 Chronicles 25:1 (NIV) “David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the descendants of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres, and cymbals. This is the list of the men who performed this service:”…
Judgment and Mercy: Reflections on 2 Kings 22:1-2 Judgment and Mercy: Reflections on 2 Kings 22:1-2 2 Kings 22:1-2 (NIV) 1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. 2 His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. He did what was right…
2 Kings 20:1-7: Hope in Despair 2 Kings 20:1-7 (NIV) 1 In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not…
2 Kings 4:1-7: God’s Miraculous Provision 2 Kings 4:1-7 (NIV) 1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2…