December 26, 2023 – Revelation 4-6 – Seven seals
26 Dec 2023
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John sees seven seals broken on a scroll. What happens? Let’s find out together as we read Revelat...
December 25, 2023 – 2 John, 3 John and Jude – three letters
25 Dec 2023
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In the three shortest letters of the New Testament we catch a snippet of the church’s life. What i...
December 24, 2023 – Revelation 1-3 – The Ancient of Days
24 Dec 2023
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About 70% of the book of Revelation is direct allusion to the Old Testament. What does it say? Let’...
December 23, 2023 – 1 John 3-5 – God is love
23 Dec 2023
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John finishes his letter with has favorite topic. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read 1...
December 22, 2023 – 1 John 1-2 – God is light
22 Dec 2023
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John begins his letter to the church at large by telling them God is light. What did he mean? Let’...
December 21, 2023 – 2 Timothy 1-4 – Hold on
21 Dec 2023
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Paul finishes his exhortation to Timothy by telling him to “hold on.” What does he say? Let’s ...
December 20, 2023 – Titus 1-3 – Good works
20 Dec 2023
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The book of Acts never mentions Titus, but he’s a key figure in Paul’s team according to his epi...
December 19, 2023 – 1 Timothy 4-6 – Find your purpose
19 Dec 2023
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Paul tells Timothy to find your purpose in 1 Timothy 4-6. Let’s find out together what he says.
December 18, 2023 – 2 Peter 1-3 – Peter’s Farewell Address
18 Dec 2023
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2 Peter is Peter’s farewell address to the church. Let’s find out together what he says as we re...
December 17, 2023 – 1 Timothy 1-3 – Paul’s true son
17 Dec 2023
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Peter calls Timothy is “true son.” What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Timo...
December 16, 2023 – 1 Peter 3-5 – Live differently
16 Dec 2023
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Peter tells us how to live the Christian life. Let’s find out together what he says as we read 1 P...
December 15, 2023 – Philemon; 1 Peter 1-2 – We are his priests
15 Dec 2023
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Peter helps us understand Old Testament images in New Testament terms. Let’s find out together how...
December 14, 2023 – Hebrews 11-13 – True faith
14 Dec 2023
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The author of Hebrews tells us how to have true faith. Let’s find out how together as we read Hebr...
December 13, 2023 – Hebrews 8-10 – The new covenant
13 Dec 2023
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The author of Hebrews tells us that we now have a new covenant. How is it different from the old cov...
December 12, 2023 – Hebrews 5-7 – Our high priest
12 Dec 2023
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The author of Hebrews tells us that “Jesus is our high priest.” How can that be since he wasn’...
December 11, 2023 – Hebrews 1-4 – Jesus is better
11 Dec 2023
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The author of Hebrews tells us that “Jesus is better.” Better than what? Let’s find out togeth...
December 10, 2023 – Psalms 148-150 – Praise the Lord
10 Dec 2023
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Psalms 148 – 150 finishes the book of Psalms and the “Great Doxology.” Let’s find out togeth...
December 9, 2023 – Colossians 1-4 – Little Ephesians
09 Dec 2023
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Colossians is sometimes described as “Little Ephesians.” Why? Let’s find out together as we re...
December 8, 2023 – Philippians 1-4 – Joy and death
08 Dec 2023
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Philippians has two overpowering themes. What are they? Let’s find out together as we read Philipp...
December 7, 2023 – Ephesians 4-6 – Sit, walk, stand
07 Dec 2023
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Paul describes our Christian walk with a metaphor. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read ...
December 6, 2023 – Ephesians 1-3 – Saved by grace through faith
06 Dec 2023
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Paul describes our salvation in the first part of Ephesians. What is it? Let’s find out together a...
December 5, 2023 – Acts 26-28 – Luke’s two volume work
05 Dec 2023
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What was the purpose of Luke’s two volume work (Luke and Acts)? Let’s find out together as we re...
December 4, 2023 – Acts 23-25 – Paul appeals to Caesar
04 Dec 2023
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Paul is a Roman citizen being accused unjustly of a Jewish crime. How does he escape? Let’s find o...
December 3, 2023 – Psalms 145-147 – The Great Doxology
03 Dec 2023
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As we near the end of the book of Psalms, we begin The Great Doxology. What is it? Let’s find out ...
December 2, 2023 – Acts 20:4-22:30 – Paul’s testimony
02 Dec 2023
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As he is arrested, Paul gives his testimony. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 2...
December 1, 2023 – Romans 12-16 – Living the life
01 Dec 2023
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Paul tells the Roman church that they should live the life of the Christian? What does that mean? Le...
November 30, 2023 – Romans 9-11 – Is the gospel fair?
30 Nov 2023
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Is the gospel fair? Did God change his mind, throwing the Israelites aside and welcoming the Gentile...
November 29, 2023 – Romans 5-8 – What is the gospel good for?
29 Nov 2023
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What good is the gospel? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 5-8.
November 28, 2023 – Romans 1-4 – Paul’s gospel
28 Nov 2023
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Why did Paul explain his gospel to the church in Rome? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 1...
November 27, 2023 – 2 Corinthians 10-13 – The thorn in Paul’s flesh
27 Nov 2023
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What was the thorn in Paul’s flesh? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Corinthians 10-13.
November 26, 2023 – Psalms 142-144 – Who is God?
26 Nov 2023
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David describes God in new ways in Psalms 142-144. Let’s find out together how he describes Him.
November 25, 2023 – 2 Corinthians 7-9 – God loves a cheerful giver
25 Nov 2023
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Paul tells the Corinthian church to give to the poor in Jerusalem. Why? Let’s find out together as...
November 24, 2023 – 2 Corinthians 4-6 – The ministry of reconciliation
24 Nov 2023
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Paul describes his ministry among the Corinthian church as a ministry of reconciliation. What did he...
November 23, 2023 – Acts 19:11-20 & 2 Corinthians 1-3 – The severe letter
23 Nov 2023
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Paul describes his correspondence with the Corinthian church. It includes a painful visit and a seve...
November 22, 2023 – 1 Corinthians 13-16 – The greatest of these is love
22 Nov 2023
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Paul tells us that the greatest thing in the Christian life is love. Why does he say that? Let’s f...
November 21, 2023 – 1 Corinthians 9-12 – We follow together
21 Nov 2023
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Paul tells us to be careful of how our actions affect our brothers and sisters in Jesus. Let’s fin...
November 20, 2023 – 1 Corinthians 5-8 – Honor God with your body
20 Nov 2023
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Paul talks about sexual sin in terms of how it dishonors God. Let’s find out together what he says...
November 19, 2023 – Psalms 139-141 – “Save me from myself”
19 Nov 2023
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David says to the Lord, “Save me from myself.” Let’s find out together what he meant as we rea...
November 18, 2023 – 1 Corinthians 1-4 – early church problems
18 Nov 2023
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November 17, 2023 – 2 Thessalonians 1-3 & Acts 18:12-19:10 – “Endure”
17 Nov 2023
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Paul tells the Thessalonian church to endure. Let’s find out together what he meant as we read 2 T...
November 16, 2023 – 1 Thessalonians 1-5 – holiness, hope and love
16 Nov 2023
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Paul talks to the church at Thessalonika, and tells them to live in holiness, hope and love. Let’s...
November 15, 2023 – Acts 15-18:11 – The Jerusalem Council
15 Nov 2023
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The early church meets to decide if you must be a Jew to be Christian, or if the gospel is something...
November 14, 2023 – Galatians 4-6 – free from the law
14 Nov 2023
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Paul tells us we are free from the law. Let’s read Galatians 4-6 and find out what he means.
November 13, 2023 – Galatians 1-3 – The law introduces us to faith
13 Nov 2023
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Paul confronts those who tell the Galatians they must turn back to the law. How does he do that? Let...
November 12, 2023 – Psalms 136-138 – The imprecatory psalms
12 Nov 2023
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What is an imprecatory psalm and why are they in the Bible? Let’s find out together as we read Psa...
November 11, 2023 – James 3-5 – What is James all about?
11 Nov 2023
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What message did James want to send to the newly formed churches among the Jewish diaspora? Let’...
November 10, 2023 – James 1-2 – Who is James?
10 Nov 2023
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We have an entire book by James. Which James? Let’s find out together as we read James 1-2.
November 9, 2023 – Acts 13-14 – The first missionary journey
09 Nov 2023
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Paul and Barnabas leave to plant churches in Asia Minor. How did they decide to do that? Let’s fin...
November 8, 2023 – Acts 10-12 – The expansion
08 Nov 2023
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The church continues to expand throughout the middle east. How did that happen? Let’s find out tog...
November 7, 2023 – Acts 6-9 – The new structure
07 Nov 2023
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The early church grows rapidly, and problems crop up. What did they do about it? Let’s find out to...
November 6, 2023 – Acts 3-5 – The new community
06 Nov 2023
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Early in Acts, the church begins to take shape. What does it look like? Let’s find out together as...
November 5, 2023 – Psalms 133-135 – The Torah Psalm
05 Nov 2023
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In the last two Psalms of Ascension, the psalmist summarizes the Torah (the first five books of the ...
November 4, 2023 – Acts 1-2 – The Holy Spirit comes
04 Nov 2023
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In Luke’s second book, he follows the formation of the early church. Let’s find out together tha...
November 3, 2023 – Luke 22-24 – “Our hearts burned within us”
03 Nov 2023
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Two followers of Jesus after the resurrection talked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Let’s find ...
November 2, 2023 – Luke 18-21 – Jesus arrives in Jerusalem
02 Nov 2023
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Jesus arrives in Jerusalem. Let’s find out together what he does as we read Luke 18-21.
November 1, 2023 – Luke 14-17 – The gospel of the second chance
01 Nov 2023
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Jesus tells his followers that if they fail him, he will give them a second chance. Let’s find out...
October 31, 2023 – Luke 10-13 – Jesus on the attack
31 Oct 2023
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After the Pharisees attack Jesus with a gossip campaign, Jesus goes on the attack. Let’s find out ...
October 30, 2023 – Luke 7-9 – Following Jesus is costly
30 Oct 2023
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Luke is organized differently than Matthew and Mark. Let’s find out together how it’s organized,...
October 29, 2023 – Psalms 130 – 132 – Hope, Humility and Honor
29 Oct 2023
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The psalmist speaks about hope, humility and honor in Psalms 130-132, three psalms of ascent.
October 28, 2023 – Luke 4-6 – The start of Jesus’ ministry
28 Oct 2023
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Jesus begins his ministry in Luke 4-6. Let’s find out together how that starts.
October 27, 2023 – Luke 1-3 – John and Jesus
27 Oct 2023
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We jump back and forth from John the Baptist to Jesus in the opening three chapters of Luke. Let’s...
October 26, 2023 – Malachi – God’s Q&A
26 Oct 2023
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God speaks. The people question God’s statement. And God answers. Let’s find out together what G...
October 25, 2023 – Nehemiah 10-13 – “I tried”
25 Oct 2023
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After rebuilding the temple, the wall, Jewish society and the temple worship, Nehemiah finds that Is...
October 24, 2023 – Nehemiah 7-9 – Obedience and confession
24 Oct 2023
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When Ezra reads the law of God, Israel hears and obeys. Let’s find out together how they do that a...
October 23, 2023 – Nehemiah 4-6 – The wall is finished
23 Oct 2023
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Nehemiah finishes the wall of Jerusalem in spite of fierce opposition. What is that opposition? Let’...
October 22, 2023 – Psalms 127-129 – the Psalms of ascent
22 Oct 2023
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Let’s read together the psalms of ascent, 127 – 129.
October 21, 2023 – Nehemiah 1-3 – Nehemiah builds the wall
21 Oct 2023
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Jerusalem’s temple is built, but the walls are in shambles. Nehemiah returns from exile to rebuild...
October 20, 2023 – Ezra 8-10 – Ezra rebuilds Judaism
20 Oct 2023
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Ezra rebuilds the basic worship of Jehovah as he returns to Jerusalem. Let’s find out together wha...
October 19, 2023 – Ezra 5-7 – The letters
19 Oct 2023
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Letters fly back and forth between Babylon and Israel. What do they say? Let’s find out together a...
October 18, 2023 – Zechariah 11-14 – Zechariah prophecies the end of time
18 Oct 2023
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Zechariah has visions of the end of time. What happens? Let’s find out together as we read Zechari...
October 17, 2023 – Zechariah 7-10 – Israel restored
17 Oct 2023
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Zechariah tells us that Israel will be totally restored. How? Let’s find out together as we read...
October 16, 2023 – Zechariah 3-6 – Jeshua
16 Oct 2023
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Zechariah presents us with Jeshua, the high priest. Who is Jeshua? Let’s find out together as we r...
October 15, 2023 – Psalm 124 -126 – Plant with tears; harvest with laughter
15 Oct 2023
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Let’s read Psalms 124-126 and listen to the beauty of three more psalms of ascent.
October 14, 2023 – Haggai and Zechariah 1-2 – Rebuild!
14 Oct 2023
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God tell Israel to rebuild. What did that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Haggai and Zech...
October 13, 2023 – Ezra 1- 4 – Return from exile
13 Oct 2023
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How did Israel return from exile? Let’s find out together as we read Ezra 1-4.
October 12, 2023 – Esther 8 -10 – Why Esther?
12 Oct 2023
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Why was the book of Esther written? Let’s find out together as we read Esther 8 – 10.
October 11, 2023 – Esther 4 -7 – Esther’s plot
11 Oct 2023
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Esther had to save the Jewish people from extermination at the hands of Haman, Xerxes’ viceroy. Ho...
October 10, 2023 – Esther 1-3 – Who was Esther?
10 Oct 2023
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Who was Esther? Let’s find out together as we read Esther 1-3.
October 9, 2023 – Daniel 10 -12 – Daniel’s prophecies
09 Oct 2023
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Daniel’s last vision is a prophecy of the future, for him, but history for us. Let’s find out to...
October 8, 2023 – Psalms 120-123 – Psalms of ascent
08 Oct 2023
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We begin to read the psalms of ascent. What are they? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 12...
October 7, 2023 – Daniel 7-9 – The Messiah is coming!
07 Oct 2023
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In the first of Daniel’s visions, he prophecies the coming of the messiah. Let’s find out togeth...
October 6, 2023 – Daniel 4-6 – God rules!
06 Oct 2023
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God rules over kings and animals in these three stories from the life of Daniel. Let’s find out to...
October 5, 2023 - Daniel 1-3 – Daniel
05 Oct 2023
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The book of Daniel is divided by two languages, and by two genres of literature. Let’s find out mo...
October 4, 2023 – Ezekiel 46-48 – The new city
04 Oct 2023
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The city surrounding the new temple is as magnificent as the temple is. Let’s find out together wh...
October 3, 2023 – Ezekiel 43-45 – God’s return is great!
03 Oct 2023
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The Lord’s glory returns to the temple and it is overwhelming! Let’s find out together what that...
October 2, 2023 – Ezekiel 40-42 – The New Temple
02 Oct 2023
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Ezekiel the priest sees a new temple. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read Ezekiel 40-42...
October 1, 2023 – Psalm 119 – The word
01 Oct 2023
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In this acrostic poem we read how the Psalmist trusts in the word of God for his salvation in the fa...
September 30, 2023 – Ezekiel 37-39 – The dry bones
30 Sep 2023
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Ezekiel sees in a vision a valley of dry bones. The Lord breathes life into them. Let’s find out t...
September 29, 2023 – Ezekiel 34-36 – Israel restored
29 Sep 2023
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In this final section of his book, Ezekiel tells Israel that she will be restored. Let’s find out ...
September 28, 2023 – Ezekiel 31-33 – Ezekiel is a watchman
28 Sep 2023
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The Lord tells Ezekiel that he is to be a watchman. Let’s find out together what that mens as we r...
September 27, 2023 – Ezekiel 28-30 – Egypt broken
27 Sep 2023
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Ezekiel turns his attention to Egypt and tells us Egypt will be broken. Let’s find out together ...
September 26, 2023 – Ezekiel 25-27 – Tyre’s destruction
26 Sep 2023
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Ezekiel begins to give God’s message to Israel’s neighbors. Let’s find out together what he sa...
September 25, 2023 – Ezekiel 22-24 – Two sisters and a cooking pot
25 Sep 2023
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Ezekiel tells the tale of two sisters and a cooking pot. Let’s find out together what they have to...
September 24, 2023 – Psalms 115-118 -Be thankful
24 Sep 2023
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One of the psalms major themes is that we be thankful. Let’s find out together what we should be t...
September 23, 2023 – Ezekiel 19-21 – “that you know what I am the Lord.”
23 Sep 2023
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Sixty-four times in Ezekiel the Lord says that he does something so they would know that he is the L...
September 22, 2023 – Ezekiel 15-18 – Jerusalem is fickle
22 Sep 2023
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Jerusalem is fickle. Let’s find out together about the three images of Jerusalem and what they tel...
September 21, 2023 – Ezekiel 12-14 -- Judgment
21 Sep 2023
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God pronounces judgment on Israel’s leaders. Let’s find out together who and why they were judge...
September 20, 2023 – Ezekiel 8-11 – The Glory of the Lord leaves the temple
20 Sep 2023
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Ezekiel has a vision of God’s glory leaving the temple. Let’s find out together why that happene...
September 19, 2023 – Ezekiel 4-7 – What is the siege?
19 Sep 2023
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Ezekiel lay on his left side for 390 days to symbolize a 390 siege of Jerusalem. What in the world i...
September 18, 2023 – Ezekiel 1 – 3 – It starts with God
18 Sep 2023
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The book of Ezekiel starts with a vision of God. Let’s find out together what Ezekiel saw as we re...