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The book of Ezra comes to a close with this final list of names. What are some things we can learn from this?
The book of Ezra comes to a close with this final list of names. What are some things we can learn from this?
Today we read about how the people of God practically repent and turn away from their disobedience.
Today we read about how the people of God practically repent and turn away from their disobedience.
Today, we learn that repentance inexorablyy leads to action that tries to turn away from the error.
Today, we learn that repentance inexorablyy leads to action that tries to turn away from the error.
Today, we read about how Ezra and the Israelites recognize the extent of their sins and the implications of what it means to repent.
Today, we read about how Ezra and the Israelites recognize the extent of their sins and the implications of what it means to repent.
Today we read about Ezra’s reaction toward the sin of Israel and learn from how he repents.
Today we read about Ezra’s reaction toward the sin of Israel and learn from how he repents.
Why does the Law forbit the Israelites from intermarrying with the world? Listen to today's devotional to find out!
Why does the Law forbit the Israelites from intermarrying with the world? Listen to today's devotional to find out!
In today’s passage, we see that the valuables given to the Israelites are divided among the priests. They are to guard this great sum of wealth until they reach the temple, where it will be used as an offering to the Lord.
In today’s passage, we see that the valuables given to the Israelites are divided among the priests. They are to guard this great sum of wealth until they reach the temple, where it will be used as an offering to the Lord.
Today, we read about how God continued to grow the congregation at Jerusalem to show His presence among them.
Today, we read about how God continued to grow the congregation at Jerusalem to show His presence among them.
Today we read about how Ezra praises and blesses the Lord. We learn that Ezra blesses the Lord because the Lord has blessed him first.
Today we read about how Ezra praises and blesses the Lord. We learn that Ezra blesses the Lord because the Lord has blessed him first.
Today we read about how Artaxerxes allows Ezra to appoint magistrates and judges who can properly uphold the Law of God. For Christians, we must likewise recognize that a Church cannot function unless its leaders know and enforce Scripture, which is the very Word of God.
Today we read about how Artaxerxes allows Ezra to appoint magistrates and judges who can properly uphold the Law of God. For Christians, we must likewise recognize that a Church cannot function unless its leaders know and enforce Scripture, which is the very Word of God.
Today, not only do we continue to see King Artaxerxes’s generous provision, but we also see the reason why he is being so generous — he does not want the wrath of God upon himself.
Today, not only do we continue to see King Artaxerxes’s generous provision, but we also see the reason why he is being so generous — he does not want the wrath of God upon himself.
Today, we read about the letter Artaxerxes gave to Ezra regarding his journey to Jerusalem.
Today, we read about the letter Artaxerxes gave to Ezra regarding his journey to Jerusalem.
Today we read about the completion of the temple reconstruction. We learn that God's temple was built through God's soverignty, God's Word and God's gift of faith.
Today we read about the completion of the temple reconstruction. We learn that God's temple was built through God's soverignty, God's Word and God's gift of faith.
We see that Darius's decree points to the immutability of God's word and man's responsibility in responsse.
We see that Darius's decree points to the immutability of God's word and man's responsibility in responsse.
Today we see how Darius's decree highlights the soverignty of God, the sinfulness of man, and the Gospel of Christ.
Today we see how Darius's decree highlights the soverignty of God, the sinfulness of man, and the Gospel of Christ.
In today’s passage, we read something quite surprising: not only did King Darius allow the Israelites to continue rebuilding the temple, but he also ordered that it be royally funded by the local taxes from the province.
In today’s passage, we read something quite surprising: not only did King Darius allow the Israelites to continue rebuilding the temple, but he also ordered that it be royally funded by the local taxes from the province.
In today’s passage, we see that King Darius orders Tattenai and all Persian officials to stop inhibiting the rebuilding of the temple and to leave the Israelites alone.
In today’s passage, we see that King Darius orders Tattenai and all Persian officials to stop inhibiting the rebuilding of the temple and to leave the Israelites alone.
Today, we see another rather significant detail regarding the decree by Cyrus approving the rebuilding of the temple.
Today, we see another rather significant detail regarding the decree by Cyrus approving the rebuilding of the temple.
Today we read about the faithfulness and confidence of Sheshbazzar which should encourage us to press on in the midst of spiritual warfare.
Today we read about the faithfulness and confidence of Sheshbazzar which should encourage us to press on in the midst of spiritual warfare.
Today we read about how the decreeing power of the foreign kings represent God's kingship over the world.
Today we read about how the decreeing power of the foreign kings represent God's kingship over the world.
In today’s passage, we see the Israelites acknowledging their sinful past and the rebuke from God that it warranted.
In today’s passage, we see the Israelites acknowledging their sinful past and the rebuke from God that it warranted.
In today’s passage, we continue through the account of the temple-rebuilding. Specifically, we see the Israelites being questioned about the source of their authority, and we see their faithful response.
In today’s passage, we continue through the account of the temple-rebuilding. Specifically, we see the Israelites being questioned about the source of their authority, and we see their faithful response.
Today, we'll read about the response from the people of the land when the rebuilding of the temple continues after a brief halt.
Today, we'll read about the response from the people of the land when the rebuilding of the temple continues after a brief halt.
Today, we read about how the Israelites did not waste any time in getting the rebuilding started.
Today, we read about how the Israelites did not waste any time in getting the rebuilding started.
The world makes haste to do evil because they hate God. We see an example of this when Rehum and Shimshai quickly make the temple reconstruction stop the moment they get a chance.
The world makes haste to do evil because they hate God. We see an example of this when Rehum and Shimshai quickly make the temple reconstruction stop the moment they get a chance.
Today we read about how Artaxerxes orders the Israelites to stop rebuilding and talk about what we can learn from this discouraging outcome.
Today we read about how Artaxerxes orders the Israelites to stop rebuilding and talk about what we can learn from this discouraging outcome.
The adversaries make false accusations againsnst the Jews who are building the temple, and in the same way, we Christians still false false accusations toady.
The adversaries make false accusations againsnst the Jews who are building the temple, and in the same way, we Christians still false false accusations toady.
Today, we read about the challenge the people of Judah face while rebuilding the temple.
Today, we read about the challenge the people of Judah face while rebuilding the temple.
Today, we read about the adversaries. The people who opposed the Israelites in their building of the temple of God.
Today, we read about the adversaries. The people who opposed the Israelites in their building of the temple of God.
Today, we will read about how the Israelites both lamented and praised as the foundation of the temple was being laid.
Today, we will read about how the Israelites both lamented and praised as the foundation of the temple was being laid.
Today we see how the Israelites responded in in worship after the foundation of the temple was laid.
Today we see how the Israelites responded in in worship after the foundation of the temple was laid.
We see how our God brings order out of choas as he uses a rabble of exiles to build up his temple.
We see how our God brings order out of choas as he uses a rabble of exiles to build up his temple.
We look at the rebuilding of the temple in today's passage and learn about the heart of worship, fighting against complacency, and God's Providence.
We look at the rebuilding of the temple in today's passage and learn about the heart of worship, fighting against complacency, and God's Providence.
Today, we read about the returning exiles observing the Feast of Booths as they recall God's faithfulness.
Today, we read about the returning exiles observing the Feast of Booths as they recall God's faithfulness.
Today, we read and talk about how the Israelites worshipped and sacrificed offerings to God even with the fear of those around them.
Today, we read and talk about how the Israelites worshipped and sacrificed offerings to God even with the fear of those around them.
Today, we read and talk about how the Israelites gathered in one place as if one man, and how it reflects what that looks like today.
Today, we read and talk about how the Israelites gathered in one place as if one man, and how it reflects what that looks like today.
Today, we read about how the Israelites enjoyed their promised land and about what kind of promised land we have to look forward to.
Today, we read about how the Israelites enjoyed their promised land and about what kind of promised land we have to look forward to.
Today we read about how God's people assembled together and gave freewill offerings to rebuild the temple.
Today we read about how God's people assembled together and gave freewill offerings to rebuild the temple.
Today we discuss the exiles who could not verify their genealogy and how awesome it iss that in Christ, we have full assurance that our place in the family of God is secure.
Today we discuss the exiles who could not verify their genealogy and how awesome it iss that in Christ, we have full assurance that our place in the family of God is secure.
Today we examine the servants whom God had saved from exile and how our service should highlight God's glory.
Today we examine the servants whom God had saved from exile and how our service should highlight God's glory.
As we read about how God brought the priests out of exile, we learn about the importance of true worship.
As we read about how God brought the priests out of exile, we learn about the importance of true worship.
Today, we will reading about the Priests who return to Jerusalem, trusting in God's promise.
Today, we will reading about the Priests who return to Jerusalem, trusting in God's promise.
Today, we read about the men of Israel who came from Babylon who had a heart to serve God through the building of the temple of the LORD.
Today, we read about the men of Israel who came from Babylon who had a heart to serve God through the building of the temple of the LORD.
Today, we will read about a very special name in the list of the exiles that point backwards and forwards towards the goodness of God and His promises.
Today, we will read about a very special name in the list of the exiles that point backwards and forwards towards the goodness of God and His promises.
Today we are reading through Ezra chapter 1 verses 6-11 to see how God provided the resources for His temple to be rebuilt.
Today we are reading through Ezra chapter 1 verses 6-11 to see how God provided the resources for His temple to be rebuilt.
Today we are reading through Ezra chapter 1 verse 5 to see how God stirred up the hearts of the Israelites to rebuild His temple.
Today we are reading through Ezra chapter 1 verse 5 to see how God stirred up the hearts of the Israelites to rebuild His temple.
Today we are reading through Ezra chapter 1 verses 2-4 to see the importance of God's soverignty and His temple.
Today we are reading through Ezra chapter 1 verses 2-4 to see the importance of God's soverignty and His temple.
Today we are reading through Ezra chapter 1 verse 1 to see how God stirred up the heart of the Persian king.
Today we are reading through Ezra chapter 1 verse 1 to see how God stirred up the heart of the Persian king.
Welcome to our Dinky Daily Devos Podcast! Hope you will enjoy listening to our take on reading the Bible and our joy in sharing the Gospel!
Welcome to our Dinky Daily Devos Podcast! Hope you will enjoy listening to our take on reading the Bible and our joy in sharing the Gospel!