The reading concludes the prophet Malachi, highlighting the prophecy of John the Baptist and Jesus, emphasizing repentance and the promise of blessings. It then transitions to Joel, using locusts as a metaphor for impending judgment and encouraging faith for future prosperity. Key themes include God’s compassion, the importance of a sincere heart, and the outpouring…

Nehemiah 12:27-13:6; Nehemiah 5:14-19; Nehemiah 13:7-31; Malachi 1:1-2:9~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ We finish up the book of Nehemiah today!  Today in Nehemiah chapter 12 we read about the dedication of Jerusalem’s Wall, which is awesome to read about.  Verses…

Nehemiah 11:1-12:26; 1 Chronicles 9:1-34~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today in Nehemiah chapter 11 we read about the people of Israel occupying Jerusalem – and not necessarily by their own choice!  Lots had to be thrown to determine which 1…

Nehemiah 8:13-10:39~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on The ESV Bible ~ Today in Nehemiah chapter 9 we read the wonderful prayer of the Levites!  This prayer is a fantastic overview of God’s grace and discipline to the Israelites. Today in Nehemiah chapter 10 we read…

Nehemiah 7:4-8:12~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ We have powerful readings in Nehemiah today!  Just to frame up for us the date of these readings, in chapter 8 verse 2 we are reading about October 8, 444 B.C.  Verses 2 &…

Nehemiah 3:1-7:3~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today in Nehemiah chapter 3 we read about the Israelites involvement in the various segments of the wall of Jerusalem being rebuilt!  Below is an image by C.F. Vos titled “Rebuilding the Walls of…

Ezra 9:1-10:44; Nehemiah 1:1-2:20~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Below is an image for Ezra chapter 9 verses 1 through 3: “But then the Jewish leaders came to me and said, “Many of the people of Israel, and even some of…

Ezra 4:7-23; Ezra 7:1-8:36~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ We have great readings today in Ezra about the completion of the second Temple!  Note that this second Temple, which was completed on March 12, 516 B.C., is the same Temple that…