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October 13 – Genealogies of Israel
Reading 1 Chron. 1:1-2:41; 4:1-23; 3:10-24 Devotional Today’s reading deals with the family history from Adam through the families who returned to Jerusalem through around 425 B.C. Because Ezra is referred to as “the scribe” several times in scripture, it is widely believed that he is likely the writer of these passages. The genealogy—or family…
September 19 – Exiles Remember Jerusalem
Reading Psalm 102; 106; 123; 137 Devotional Today we conclude our two-day look at psalms written during the period of exile in Babylon. These psalms give us insight into the feelings of the Israelites during their days far from their homeland. Psalm 102 expresses feelings of woe as of an afflicted man. The man, representing…
May 31 – Life’s True Meaning
Reading Eccl. 3:1-17; 11:7-12:8, 13-14 2 Chron. 9:29-31 Devotional The book of Ecclesiastes is often perceived as both practical and depressing, but much wisdom is contained within it. It is the story of an old man who had everything his heart desired, but chose the road which led him further away from GOD than closer…
March 8 – Take These Words to Heart
Reading Deut. 31:1-8, 14-15, 23, 16-32:47 Devotional Moses was now 120 years old and he was nearing the end of his life on earth. GOD told him to teach the Israelites a song as a witness for GOD against them so that when they disobeyed Him later they would recall that GOD had prophesied about it…
January 25 – The Importance of Memorials
Reading Ex. 12:1-13:16 Devotional GOD told Moses that He would bring one final plague upon Egypt and then Pharaoh would drive the children of Israel out of the land. GOD was going to kill the firstborn of every Egyptian. GOD gave Moses specific instructions for what the Hebrews must do to avoid this plague coming…