We read the first part of the familiar Christmas story in today’s Bible reading*. Following along with our chronological reading, we’re beginning to see the culmination of the Bible’s big story. Joel prophesied that the Holy Spirit would be poured out on all types of people. In today’s reading, the Holy Spirit is referred to…
In today’s Bible reading* (Psalm 106:5) we read of a different kind of prosperity than the Prosperity Gospel peddlers talk about. Important note: Before I go any further, please hear me clearly say that all of the modern translations are very reliable. The English translation you hold in your hands (or read on your computer…
In today’s Bible reading* we see that God’s people were affected by God’s Word. When the book of Moses is read, the people learn that the Ammonites and Moabites were prohibited from entering the assembly of God (Deuteronomy 23:3) because of how they treated God’s people as they migrated into the Promised Land from Egypt….
In today’s Bible reading* we read about Ezra and the Levites reading, translating, and explaining God’s Word for the people. “They read out of the book of the law of God, translating and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was read.”Nehemiah 8:8 (CSB) It’s been seventy years since God’s people were…
In today’s Bible reading* we read that while Nehemiah was fortifying the wall around Jerusalem, he was heckled by Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem. Once the project was completed, Nehemiah was still hassled by Tobiah, who continued to write intimidating letters to Nehemiah. Part of the problem was corruption on the part of God’s people who…
Today’s Bible reading* provides an example of someone who was deeply committed to studying, obeying, and teaching God’s Word, Ezra the Priest and Scribe. Ezra traveled for four months to return home from his captivity in Babylon. (Ezra 7:9) The Christian Standard Study Bible gives us a little insight into Ezra’s journey: “Ezra’s journey toward…
