Nehemiah 7 The city was wide and large, but the people within it were few
From Nehemiah 7 Overview Neh 7.5-65; Record; Lists of Returned Exiles Neh 7.66-73; Record; Totals of People and Gifts
Nehemiah 1-3 Then I was very much afraid
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 … ]
Ezra 4-7 The adversaries of Judah and Benjamin
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 … ]
Justification in the Early Church – 04 – Justin Martyr
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 … ]
2 Chronicles 35-36 None of the kings of Israel had kept such a Passover
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 … ]
2 Chronicles 28-31 They consecrated themselves and carried out the filth
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 … ]
Hermeneutics – Expository Preaching
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 … ]
2 Chronicles 21-24 You yourself will have a severe sickness with a disease of your bowels
From 2 Chronicles 21-24 Jehoshaphat has been a good king (2 Chr 17.3-6). He has led Judah faithfully. Unfortunately after he passes away, all his work goes for naught. Today’s passage considers his son who ruled [ Read More … ]
Weekly Random Links
Grace: Two Misunderstandings Reframed Two problems: reducing it by making it too many things, reducing it by focusing on the negative. Each is the short story version; we want the full story. Sadly, the full [ Read More … ]
2 Chronicles 13-17 Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded
From 2 Chronicles 13-17 From the last set of readings we find out that Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD. That is, he was a good king. He [ Read More … ]