Category Archives: Bible commentary

Today’s reading starts the excellent story of Esther. If you’ve never read the story, hold on to your hat; it will have drama, intrigue, a few twists and turns, and a great victory. Before we dive into the text, however, … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Hey, great to see you again today. I hope you’re keeping up with the readings. I’ll be asking you to do the reading yourself again today. I got separated from my microphone, and the audio sounds fairly lousy without it. … Continue reading →

Today’s reading can be found in an audio file at this location: files.me.com/parklinscomb/0iv2t6.mp3 I hope your Sunday was uplifting. Most of us will be staying home Monday, since it’s Memorial Day. I think it’s important that we do take the time … Continue reading →