Journey Through Scripture

Send us Fan Mail Today we see 5 major events in the early ministry of Jesus.  - turning water to wine - driving the merchants from the temple - meeting with Nicodemus - the woman at the well - healing the son of a royal official

Send us Fan Mail Today we see John baptizing Jesus and the voice of God stating the Jesus is His Son. We also see the devil tempting Jesus. These temptations represent our own temptations ... fleshly appetites, acquiring what we see and our pride. Jesus resists with quoting Scripture.

Send us Fan Mail Today we see the wise men coming to see the child Jesus and the horrific slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. We see Jesus growing in "wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men". 

Send us Fan Mail Today we witness the births of John (the baptist) and Jesus! 

Send us Fan Mail Today we see the genealogies of Jesus through Joseph and Mary - both of which confirm that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecies of old that He is the Messiah.

Send us Fan Mail Today we see a brief overview of the time period between the old and new testaments. Then we begin an introduction to the account of Jesus by John and Luke. 

Send us Fan Mail Today we read a very long list from Chronicles regarding the genealogies and history of Israel. 

Send us Fan Mail After a time away, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem only to find that the people have fallen away from their commitment to obey God's laws. He is angry and must get them back in order.  

Send us Fan Mail Today we see Israel genuinely renew their vow to obey God's commands and statutes in the law. 

Send us Fan Mail Today we see that Nehemiah is given a God-inspired plan to distribute the population within Jerusalem and the surrounding areas.

Send us Fan Mail Today we see Nehemiah's wisdom in completing the wall despite many attempts to threaten and intimidate the people. 

Send us Fan Mail Today we see Nehemiah coming to Jerusalem to oversee the repairs to the wall and its gates. They get off to a good start, but trouble is coming.

Send us Fan Mail Today we see Ezra deal with the Israelite's sin of intermarriage with foreign nations. Ezra's prayer of humble confession inspires the men to take an oath to send away these foreign women. 

Send us Fan Mail Today we see Ezra leading another group of Israelites from Babylon back to Jerusalem. King Artaxerxes gives his blessing and promises assistance as well.

Send us Fan Mail Today we meet the prophet Malachi. He answers several questions as to why God's people are in their predicament and what God has to say about it. 

Send us Fan Mail Today we read the conclusion of the Book of Esther as the enemy of the Jews - through a series of ironic events - is hanged on the gallows he intended for the queen's cousin. This is poetic justice at its finest.

Send us Fan Mail Today we begin the Book of Esther. She is a beautiful young Jewish girl who is taken to replace the disobedient Queen Vashti. Through a series of fascinating events, she is placed in a position of going before the King without being summoned - a very possible death sentence!

Send us Fan Mail Today we see Zechariah's last prophecies that look forward to the crucifixion of the Messiah and the final defeat of evil and victory of righteousness.

Send us Fan Mail Today we read 6 short Psalms praising and rejoicing in God's deliverance and blessing.

Send us Fan Mail Today we read some Psalms that remind us that the Lord is good and faithful to deliver and redeem those who call on Him and turn from sin.

Send us Fan Mail Today we read a Psalm recounting Israel's past unfaithfulness and God's response of forgiveness and rescue. 

Send us Fan Mail Today we see the completion of the temple in Jerusalem! Zechariah gives the people guidance regarding what the Lord expects from their true actions and motives.

Send us Fan Mail Today we see 8 visions of Zechariah assuring Israel that they will be restored and their enemies will be destroyed. 

Send us Fan Mail Today we see the prophet Haggai encouraging the people to stop being selfish and continue the work on rebuilding the temple. They respond positively, and God tells them that 'He is with them'.  

Send us Fan Mail Today we see some drama and opposition with the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, but God intervenes, and they are allowed to continue.  (Also, I take a moment to address the afterlife question from yesterday.)