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Psalm 84; Ezra 6:1-16; Mark 11:15-19 (read online ⧉) The restoration of the temple was not only of religious significance; it was also of cultural, societal, and political significance. This would be perceived as the raising of the Hebrews to a point of greater significance…

2 Chronicles 29:1–11, 16–19; Psalm 84; Hebrews 9:23–28 (read online ⧉) King Ahaz, King Hezekiah's father, destroyed utensils used in the worship of God, and shut the doors of the temple (prevention of worship), and put altars all around Jerusalem to worship other gods. King…

Jeremiah 30:12–22; John 12:36–43; Psalm 105:1-11 (read online ⧉) The people of Israel were in turmoil. Their kings changed allegiances to the bigger powers on the world stage. They were in the middle of two warring empires. They were devastated by war and taxes. Today's…

Daniel 9:16-19, Psalm 25:1-10, 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Daniel knows that God is holy and righteous. Daniel knows that the people of Israel are in exile and hopeless because they chose to ignore God and the many prophets that He sent. They chose to follow their…

Matthew 21:28–32, John 6:28–36 (read online ⧉) It’s too easy. What do I have to do? There must be something that has to be done to earn my way. Perhaps I need to be wealthy. Perhaps I have to be powerful. Perhaps I to take…