Tag: Zion
July 24 – Zephaniah: The Coming Day of the LORD
Reading Zeph. 1:1-3:20 2 Chron. 34:3-7 Devotional The prophet Zephaniah was a descendent of king Hezekiah, and a relative of king Josiah. GOD called Zephaniah to preach a message to Judah regarding the coming judgment against all peoples of the earth. GOD was fed up with the wickedness of the nations, including His own special…
July 7 – Isaiah Prophesies of a Spiritual Awakening
Reading Isa. 29:22-24; 27:2-13; 32:12-20; 33:2-24; 22:15-25 Devotional Today’s reading contains promises from GOD about a spiritual awakening that would come for Israel: 22 Therefore thus says the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the house of Jacob: “Jacob shall not now be ashamed, Nor shall his face now grow pale; 23 But when he sees…
June 26 – Micah’s Prophecy to Judah (Part 2)
Reading Mic. 3:1-5:15 Devotional In part 2 of 3 of Micah’s prophecy to Judah, Micah begins by rebuking the leaders of the people for their sins, followed by the false prophets. Then he discusses several details regarding future events, including the Messiah. 1 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be…
June 24 – Isaiah Volunteers to be GOD’s Messenger
Reading Isa. 5:24-30; 1:27-31; 2:19-3:7; 1:18-20; 4:2-6; 2:1-5 2 Kings 15:19-28 2 Chron. 26:22-23a 2 Kings 15:7b, 32-33 2 Chron. 27:2 Isa. 6:1-13 2 Chron. 27:3-6 Devotional GOD’s message against His people and their coming punishment continues through the prophet Isaiah: 24 Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks…
May 14 – Solomon Dedicates the Temple
Reading 2 Chron. 5:2-14; 6:1-35 1 Kings 8:46-53 2 Chron. 6:40-42 1 Kings 8:54-61 2 Chron. 7:1-10 Devotional Today’s reading is among my favorite Scripture. Now that the temple construction has been finished Solomon calls an assembly of all the elders of Israel, heads of the tribes, and the chiefs of the Israelite families. He has…
May 10 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 22)
Reading Psalm 45; 47; 48; 87; 110 Devotional Psalm 45 The Messiah is the most excellent of men. His lips have been anointed with grace, since GOD has blessed Him forever. GOD’s throne will last forever, a scepter of justice will be the scepter of His kingdom. The Messiah loves righteousness and hates wickedness, therefore…
May 4 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 16)
Reading Psalm 122; 124; 133; 134; 135; 136; 138 Devotional Psalm 124 If GOD had not been on our side when our enemies attacked, we would have been destroyed. Instead, He has kept us from harm. Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 133 It is…
May 1 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 13)
Reading Psalm 75; 93; 94; 97; 98; 99; 100 Devotional Psalm 75 GOD’s name is near and His deeds are wonderful. He is the judge of man. He brings one down and lifts up another. The LORD holds a cup filled with foaming wine mixed with spices and He pours it out and makes all…
April 28 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 10)
Reading Psalm 76; 82; 84; 90; 92; 112; 115 Devotional Psalm 76 GOD is known in Judah and His name is great among Israel. He dwells in Zion. GOD is more majestic than the mountains rich with game. GOD alone is to be feared. No one can stand before Him when He is angry. He…
April 27 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 9)
Reading Psalm 40; 49; 50; 73 Devotional Psalm 40 GOD hears our cry. He lifts us out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire and sets our feet upon a rock. He gives us songs to sing so that people will see and fear and trust in Him. Psalm 49 This psalm…