The Voice

Today I read Nehemiah 3: Lots of people were mentioned and the parts that they repaired or rebuilt adjoining the wall and its gates. (archived audio)

Today I read Nehemiah 2: Nehemiah was sad while he was cup-bearing, so the king asked him about it. (archived audio)

I read Nehemiah 1: Nehemiah prayed for and confessed the sins of all the people, including his own father’s family, reminding God of His promise to gather His people back, even from distant exile once they return to Him and obey His commands. (archived audio)

Today I read Ezra 10: Ezra wept at Israel’s unfaithfulness, and the families that had married foreign women repented from their disobedience to God’s commands and put away their foreign wives. (Not sure exactly what that means) (archived audio)

I read Ezra 9: Many of the exiles have started to adopt the detestable ways of the people around them, bringing impurity into the community, even intermarrying with the foreign cultures and practices. (archived audio)

Today I read Ezra 8: Lots of families are listed who came from Babylon, and Levites were also gathered together to go with them. They prayed to God for protection and surveyed the sacrifices and offerings they were also bringing with them. (archived audio)

Today I read Ezra 7: Ezra was sent from Babylon with a letter from the Babylonian king instructing treasurers to give him whatever he needs to make sure the law of His God is complied with. Leaders and judges should be established, and nobody should charge the temple workers or Levites any taxes or fees.… Continue reading October 8th

Today I read Ezra 6: The LORD changed the attitude of the king to now not only allow the temple to be rebuilt, but also to fund and support it through the treasury. (archived audio)

Today I read Ezra chapter 5: A letter was written to the king explaining why the temple was being rebuilt, and gave him a little historical background. (archived audio) 3 min 13 sec

Today I read Ezra 4: Some people were opposed to the rebuilding of the temple. They made their case against them to the king and the work was stopped for two years. (archived audio)

I read Ezra 3 today: The people rejoiced really loudly because the foundation was finally laid. (archived audio)

I read Ezra 2 this morning: A list of people returning from exile in Babylon, some had paperwork, others did not. (archived audio)

Today I listened to Ezra 1: King Cyrus allowed the exiles to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem, and an inventory was done and recorded. (archived audio)

I read 2 Corinthians 8 this morning: Paul encourages the Corinthians to give. He reminds them of their desire to give expressed last year, to complete their intention with action. (archived audio)

I read 2 Corinthians 7 today: Be glad for Godly sorrow and the repentance it produces, and pursue righteousness and purity. (archived audio)

Today I read 2 Corinthians 6: Accept God’s grace and give it freely, do not align yourselves with unbelievers, do things that please God instead. (archived audio)

I read 2 Corinthians 5: We are growing more at home with Christ, rather than being comfortable on Earth. Be reconciled to God, who brought us the ministry of reconciliation through Christ. (archived audio)

Today I read 2 Corinthians 4: Be encouraged, because our momentary troubles will be outweighed by God’s glory in the end, in eternity. (archived audio)

Today I read 2 Chronicles 35: King Josiah celebrated the passover with the people and then died in battle against Necho due to archer incurred injuries. (archived audio)

Today I read 2 Chronicles 34: King Josiah was moved to renew and comply with a precious covenant God made with Israel, and destroyed all the idols in his jurisdiction. (6 minutes, 31 seconds of archived audio)

Today I listened to and read 2 Chronicles 33: Manasseh did evil, but then was humbled and turned to pray to God. He was returned to his kingdom, but his son Amon was not humble or repentant, so his son’s kingdom was short-lived. (archived audio)

I read 2 Chronicles 32 today: Hezekiah and his city was under siege, and the attacker insulted God, saying that no god could rescue anyone from his attack. God sent an angel to annihilate the attacker’s forces. Hezekiah was very rich and struggled with pride, but his life had a positive end. (archived audio) 6:07… Continue reading September 19th

I read 2 Chronicles 31 today: Hezekiah worked hard and pleased God. He made sure that the Levites and Priests received their income and that the leftovers were stored properly. And this is my favorite passage: “This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his… Continue reading September 18th

Today I read 2 Corinthians 30: Hezekiah prayed for God to pardon the people who came to worship God, but had not properly purified themselves. (archived audio)

Today I read 2 Chronicles 29: King Hezekiah repairs, restores and consecrates the temple and resumes sacrifices and worship, which pleases God. (archived audio)