Monthly Archives: June 2011

The continuing restoration — Nehemiah 10-13

Sadly, just like in the days of the kings of Judah, restoration was a constant process. Things would be properly restored, but ‘ere long a new generation would neglect the Temple and the Law or engage in the corruptions all … Continue reading

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The joy of the LORD is your strength — Nehemiah 7-9

Nehemiah is an impressive leader among his fellow Jews during very, very challenging times. What he led them to achieve in such a short time was truly masterly and accomplished, but he wasn’t done yet. A more complete restoration — … Continue reading

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Purpose, prayer, preparation, pattern, payoff — Nehemiah 4-6

The book of Nehemiah is a great book full of leadership wisdom and godly example, and is certainly worthy of far more reading and study than is generally given to it. Today’s reading is focused around the actual completion of … Continue reading

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A building project begins — Nehemiah 1-3

The book of Nehemiah tells the story of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem destroyed by the Babylonian army in 586 BC. When Persia’s king decreed that all the exiles could return to their homelands and build their temples, … Continue reading

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What would our prayer be? — Ezra 7-10

Today’s reading of Scripture concludes the book of Ezra, giving a very brief look into Ezra’s actual work among the returned exiles, the Remnant. Ezra takes on the task of rooting out the practice of intermarriage with pagans. It was … Continue reading

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Challenges and Triumphs — Ezra 4-6

Audio for the scripture today can be found here: files.me.com/parklinscomb/htl760.mp3 Well the foundation of the Temple had been laid, and things were starting to look up for the returning Jews, the Remnant. But Satan seldom lets us savor the good times … Continue reading

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A New Beginning — Ezra 1-3

Today’s Scripture portion can be downloaded and heard on mp3 audio at files.me.com/parklinscomb/bhibc5.mp3 — please excuse the tongue-tangled pronunciation of some of the names in the genealogy. 🙂 Israel (722BC) and Judah (586BC) had been taken away from the Promised … Continue reading

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Until there was no remedy — 2 Chronicles 35-36

Today’s reading can be heard on mp3 audio at files.me.com/parklinscomb/c8obeq.mp3. Chapters 35 and 36 bring the book of 2 Chronicles to a close with the last few years of the kingdom of Judah. It’s a rapid drop from the pinnacle event … Continue reading

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Great sin, great repentance — 2 Chronicles 32-34

Today’s reading includes the reigns of Hezekiah (the latter portion), Manasseh, Amon, and part of Josiah’s. And although we’ve read about some of this history, there is new material presented here, which gives us some substantial food for thought. Detractors … Continue reading

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