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new clothes
Zechariah 3 As soon as God decided to bring revival, Satan showed up to accuse the temple leaders of being unworthy to lead it. The LORD shows Zechariah a vision in which Joshua, the high priest, is clothed in clean … Continue reading
from princess to widow
Lamentations 1 Jeremiah expresses the grief felt by the city of Jerusalem as it has fallen from its prominence and joy as a princess to experience judgment, death and sorrow, like a widow. He knows that God has been just … Continue reading
trophy wives
Proverbs 31:10-31 King Lemuel lived in a world (much like ours) where women were usually seen as objects to be used and looked at. His mother taught him better. She taught him to look for a wife of true excellence. … Continue reading
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recommitment
Jonah 2 Jonah had to get to the point of death before he would surrender to the LORD’s will. Verse 7 says “As my life was slipping away, I remembered the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you … Continue reading
roof lawn
Psalm 129 Rooftops were not a good place for a garden in the psalmist’s day. Grass there would wither quickly, and there was not enough soil for a crop. The psalmist looks upon Zion’s enemies, who were oppressing his people. … Continue reading
commitment to integrity
Psalm 101 David’s ten “I will’s” here reflect a commitment to integrity and foreshadow the ministry of Christ. He will sing to the LORD (1) He will ponder the blameless way (2) He will walk with integrity of heart … Continue reading
stumped
Isaiah 6 King Uzziah had lived his final ten years as a leper, with his son Jotham taking his throne instead. In contrast to the earthly king’s shame, Isaiah sees the glory of the heavenly king, who is always … Continue reading
transition time
Nehemiah 7 This chapter is mostly made up of a list that already appeared in Ezra. It fits in Nehemiah’s story because it records the people who came back from exile. After the construction of the wall for defense, it … Continue reading
an act of faith
Ezra 8 This wave of returnees to Jerusalem was gathered at the river, but Ezra discovered that he had no Levites with him. It was important to bring members of this group because they would be able to assist the … Continue reading
allies or adversaries?
Ezra 4 The returning exiles were offered the “help” of a group of “people of the land” in their God-given and king approved task of rebuilding the temple. They chose to turn that offer down. These were actually adversaries seeking … Continue reading
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