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November 16, 2022

Psalm 135(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 135: Today’s reading is a psalm in praise of God’s goodness and kindness. The psalm recalls God’s guidance in Israel’s history, includes an attack on idolatry, and concludes with a call to praise the LORD. Scripture Reading A HYMN OF PRAISE 135 Praise theLord! Praise his […]

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November 15, 2022

Psalm 118(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 118: It is thought that this psalm was adapted from a prayer of thanksgiving by an individual, perhaps a king, who was delivered by God from danger. Therefore, this psalm is sometimes entitled “A Song of Victory.” The psalm concludes with a description of a liturgical […]

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November 14, 2022

2 Chronicles 5:1-14(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction 2 Chronicles 5:1-14: King Solomon celebrates God’s faithfulness to the people of Israel by bringing the Covenant Box to the newly built Temple in Jerusalem. The priests carry it into the Most Holy Place, and God’s glory fills the Temple. You may wish to read 2 Chronicles […]

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November 13, 2022

2 Chronicles 4:1-22(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction 2 Chronicles 4:1-22: The book of Second Chronicles focuses on the rule of King Solomon, David’s son. Under his rule, the Temple in Jerusalem was built (2 Chronicles 3). Today’s reading describes the various equipment and furnishings that Solomon ordered for the Temple. Scripture Reading EQUIPMENT FOR […]

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November 12, 2022

Zechariah 8:1-23(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Zechariah 8:1-23: The book of Zechariah’s contains prophecies, dated at various times from the years 520 to 518 B.C.  They are largely in the form of visions and deal with the restoration of Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the Temple, the purification of God’s people, and the messianic […]

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November 11, 2022

Haggai 2:1-23(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Haggai 2:1-23: The LORD instructs Haggai to encourage the people by telling them how splendid the new Temple will be and that nations will bring their treasures to the Temple. The LORD promises to bless the people; and Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, will rule as governor […]

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November 10, 2022

Haggai 1:1-15(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Haggai 1:1-15: Haggai was one of the prophets who urged the people to rebuild the Temple. The people had returned from exile in Babylonia (538 B.C.) and had lived in Jerusalem for nearly twenty years, but the Temple still lay in ruins. Haggai warns the people that […]

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November 9, 2022

Nehemiah 12:27-47(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Nehemiah 12:27-47: Nehemiah oversees the dedication of the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem. He organizes two processions to march around the city in opposite directions, and both processions end up in the area of the Temple. Officials are put in charge to supervise contributions for the Temple and […]

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November 8, 2022

Nehemiah 8:1-18(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Nehemiah 8:1-18: The book of Nehemiah was written to continue the history of the Israelites after their return to Jerusalem from Babylonia.  Like Ezra, Nehemiah had attained a high rank in the Persian court and was a trusted personal servant to Emperor Artaxerxes who permitted him to […]

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November 7, 2022

Ezra 7:11-28(GNT)

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Ezra 7:11-28: The emperor Artaxerxes gives Ezra a document, outlining instructions for maintaining the Temple and the worship life of the people. Scripture Reading THE DOCUMENT WHICH EMPEROR ARTAXERXES GAVE TO EZRA 11 Emperor Artaxerxes gave the following document to Ezra, the priest and scholar, who had […]

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