From Esther 1-5 God can use many things for his purposes. In the opening chapters of Esther, a young beautiful Jewess is chosen by King Ahasuerus to be his Queen. King Ahasuerus chose her for [ Read More … ]
From Nehemiah 10-11 A couple posts ago Nehemiah made the observation that few people live in Jerusalem. I suggested because of this Jerusalem needed protection from her enemies, the city needed to grow, etc. In [ Read More … ]
Welcome to this series of posts giving a survey of what the early church fathers have written about justification and works of law with reference to Paul. Click this link to go to the first [ Read More … ]
From Nehemiah 7 Overview Neh 7.5-65; Record; Lists of Returned Exiles Neh 7.66-73; Record; Totals of People and Gifts
From Nehemiah 1-3 In the first chapter Nehemiah’s prayer reflects an understanding that the LORD will bring his people back to the promised land (Neh 1.8-9). This is what the LORD has done (Neh 1.10). The [ Read More … ]
From Ezra 4-7 So the people began construction of the temple. It wasn’t long before some of the locals (people of the land) heard the Jews (Judeans) were building a temple. Today’s reading is about [ Read More … ]
Welcome to this series of posts giving a survey of what the early church fathers have written about justification and works of law with reference to Paul. Click this link to go to the first [ Read More … ]
From 2 Chronicles 35-36 King Josiah is famous for finding the book of the law (2 Chr 34.8-21). Because he had it read to him he soon realises the trouble Judah is in. They have [ Read More … ]
From 2 Chronicles 28-31 Good kings seem to pass on the baton to evil kings. The reverse is true. Evil kings occasionally pass on rule to their sons who turn out good and faithful to [ Read More … ]
I read one author speak about some serious things that can happen when one commits themselves to expository preaching of the whole bible. The following quote raises the question if we are prepared to read the scriptures and allow them [ Read More … ]