30 September 2021

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 *Day 273/365 (Sep 30) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Malachi's prophecy*

Intermarriage rebuked - Nehemiah 13:23-29

Priesthood cleansed -Neh.13:30-31

The Lord's love for Israel - Malachi 1:1-5

The Lord reprimands the priests - Mal.1:6-14, 2:1-9

The people's unfaithfulness - Mal.2:10-16

The Lord will judge His people - Mal.2:17, 3:1-5

The payment of tithes - Mal.3:6-12

God's promise of mercy - Mal.3:13-18

*[Greece the world power - 333-63 BC]*

Coming day of the Lord - Mal.4:1-6

*A thought*:

The last word of the Old Testament is the "promise of a curse" that would come upon an unfaithful and disobedient people. How different from the last chapters of the New Testament which show all sin removed from the universe and promise eternal joy and everlasting peace.

*Week #39 Memory Verse*:

2 Corinthians 9:7

" Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver".

29 September 2021

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 *Day 272/365 (Sep 29) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Nehemiah's final reforms*

Prayer for deliverance: Psalm 119:81-88

Faith in God’s law: Psalm 119:89-96

Love for it: Psalm 119:97-112

Safety in it : Psalm 113-128

Desire to obey it: Psalm 119:129-136

It’s Justice: 119:137-144

A plea for help : Psalm 119:145-176

True happiness: Psalm 1:1-6

Tithing and worship re- established: Nehemiah13:10-14

Sabbath keeping violated: Nehemiah 13:15-22

*A thought*:

One of Nehemiah’s great reforms was to re establish the principle of tithing for the support of the priests. The work of God was neglected because the workmen were not properly rewarded. Could this be a reform that is needed in your church? If so, then ask the Lord just what He would have you do about it.

*Week #39 Memory Verse*:

2 Corinthians 9:7

" Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver".

28 September 2021

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 *Day 271/365 (Sep 28) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The Law of the Lord*

A call to praise God - Psalm 148:1-14

Hymns of praise - Psa.149:1-9, 150:1-6

Tobiah expelled from the temple - Nehemiah 13:4-9

Temple order restored - Neg.12:44-47

Separation from the foreigners - Neh.13:1-3

The law of the Lord - Psa.119:1-80

*A thought*:

Revival could not come to Israel while Tobiah was still living in the temple. A Tobiah in God's house is like having the devil in the Church vestry. We need men in the Church today, who would follow Nehemiah's example and expel from the midst of God's people all those things which are not of Him

*Week #39 Memory Verse*:

2 Corinthians 9:7

" Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver".

27 September 2021

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 *Day 270/365 (Sep 27) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The covenant*

God's goodness and mercy remembered - Nehemiah 9:32-37

Covenant made - Neh.9:38

The people sign the covenant - Neh.10:1-27

The covenant - Neh.10:28-39

The dedication of the wall - Neh.12:27-43

In praise of God the Almighty - Psalm 147:1-20

*A thought*:

In light of what you have read today, this would be an excellent time to renew any promises or vows you have made to the Lord. Are you married? Then spend some quiet moments re-affirming your commitment. Are you single? Then commit yourself to serving Him with undivided attention (1 Cor.7:32-34)

*Week #39 Memory Verse*:

2 Corinthians 9:7

" Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver".

26 September 2021

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 *Day 269/365 (Sep 26) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The law is read*

The priests - Nehemiah 11:10-14

The Levites - Neh.11:15-18

The gatekeepers - Neh.11:19

Further distribution of the people - Neh.11:20-36

Ezra reads the Law - Neh.7:73, 8:1-12

Feast of Tabernacles - Neh.8:13-18

The people confess their sins - Neh.9:1-4

God's goodness remembered - Neh.9:5-31

*A thought*:

One of the greatest principles of Old Testament worship was the way in which they reminded themselves of God's goodness to them in the past. Take a lesson from their

example today. Recite at least ten instances of how God has blessed your life in the past

year.

*Week #39 Memory Verse*:

2 Corinthians 9:7

" Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver".

25 September 2021

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 *Day 268/365 (Sep 25) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Rebuilding programme completed*

Nehemiah's unselfishness -Nehemiah 5:15-19

Plots against Nehemiah - Neh.6:1-14

Rebuilding completed -Neh.6:15-19

Hanani and Hananiah to protect Jerusalem - Neh.7:1-3

The first return - I Chronicles 9:2-9

The priests - I Chr.9:10-13

The Levites - I Chr.9:14-16

The gatekeepers - I Chr.9:17-27

Other tasks of the Levites - I Chr.9:28-34

The inhabitants of Jerusalem - Neh.11:1-9

*A thought*:

Ever heard of the "Nehemiah Management Principles"? Then read this book

carefully, and you will see how expertly he got God's task done, through people. Good supervision, it has been said, is "the art of getting ordinary people to do extraordinary

work". Is God saying something to you in all this? 

*Week #39 Memory Verse*:

2 Corinthians 9:7

" Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver".

24 September 2021

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 *Day 267/365 (Sep 24) PORTIONS TO READ:*

*Rebuilding the walls*

Nehemiah's encouragement to rebuild - Nehemiah 2:17-18

The contempt of Sanballat and others -Nehemiah 2:19-20

List of builders - Nehemiah 3:1-16

The Levites - Nehemiah 3:17-21

The priests - Nehemiah 3:22-26

Other builders -Nehemiah 3:27-32

Nehemiah overcomes ridicule - Nehemiah 4:1-6

The conspiracy - Nehemiah 4:7-15

Nehemiah's precautions -Nehemiah 4:16-23

The people's complaint -Nehemiah 5:1-5

Nehemiah's rebuke - Nehemiah 5:6-11

The restitution -Nehemiah 5:12-13

*A thought*:

One of the characteristics of God's people, in the New Testament as well as the Old, is that sometimes, instead of fighting the enemy, they turn to fighting each other. How Satan must enjoy these lapses! Pray that Christians might come to see the stupidity of this.

*Week #39 Memory Verse:*

2 Corinthians 9:7

"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, nor reluctantly or under compulsion, got God loves a cheerful giver,"

23 September 2021

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 *Day 266/365 (Sep 23) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Ezra and Nehemiah*

Ezra plans national gathering - Ezra 10:1-8

Ezra's preaching and people's repentance - Ezra 10:9-44

Nehemiah's grief and prayer - Nehemiah 1:1-11

*[Nehemiah goes to Jerusalem 437 BC]*

Nehemiah's request - Neh.2:1-6

Nehemiah appointed as Governor - Neh.5:14

Letters and escort provided - Neh.2:7-9

Sanballat and Tobiah's indignation -Neh.2:10

Nehemiah's arrival in Jerusalem - Neh.2:11-16

*A thought*:

Although the centre of Israel's prayer life, the Temple, was established, there was still a need to build the walls. Prayer is important, but so is work. As someone once put it, "We must pray as if it all depended on God and work as though it all depended on us".

*Week #38 Memory Verse*:

Matthew 7:7-8

" Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened"

22 September 2021

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 *Day 265/365 (Sep 22) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The return to Jerusalem*

Artaxerxes' decree - Ezra 7:21-26

Ezra's thanksgiving - Ezra 7:27-28

The exiles who returned with Ezra - Ezra 8:1-14

[ *Ezra returns to Jerusalem 458 BC* ]

The camp site - Ezra 7:9, 8:15

Ezra finds Levites - Ezra 8:16-20

Prayer and fasting - Ezra 8:21-23

The temple treasures - Ezra 8:24-30

Journey begins - Ezra 8:31

Ezra's arrival at Jerusalem - Ezra 7:6-8, 10, 8:32-36

Ezra's grief and prayer - Ezra 9:1-15

*A thought*:

The secret of Ezra's successful ministry is found in Ezra 7:10. He not only knew what he had to do, but he also did it. As someone has said, "It is of no benefit to know more, unless you first do something with what you know already".

*Week #38 Memory Verse*:

Matthew 7:7-8

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to 

you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door 

will be opened"

21 September 2021

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 *Day 264/365 (Sep 21) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The Jews triumph*

The king's edict - Esther 8:1-14

The Jews rejoice - Esth.8:15-17

Their revenge and triumph - Esth.9:1-15

Days of rejoicing - Esth.9:16-19

The feast of Purim - Esth.9:20-27

Its perpetual celebration - Esth.9:28-32

Mordecai's promotion - Esth.10:1-3

Ezra's commission - Ezra 7:11-20

*A thought*:

When you are next tempted to think that God is not working because He does not show Himself to you, read again the story of Esther and realise that He is a God who often works behind the scenes. After all, as this book so wonderfully shows, history is really His-story.

*Week #38 Memory Verse*:

Matthew 7:7-8

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to

you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened"

20 September 2021

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 *Day 263/365 (Sep 20) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The tables are turned*

The command to annihilate all Jews - Esther 3:12-15

Mordecai enlists Esther's help - Esth.4:1-17

Esther's invitation - Esth.5:1-8

Haman's rage against Mordecai - Esth.5:9-14

The king's sleepless night - Esth.6:1-3

Mordecai honoured - Esth.6:4-14

Haman accused and hanged - Esth.7:1-10

*A thought*:

Do you believe in prayer? Really believe? Esther believed in prayer enough to go to the king at an unappointed time with an unlikely request. Underline Esther 5:1-8 in your Bible as a constant reminder that faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the 

impossible.

*Week #38 Memory Verse*:

Matthew 7:7-8

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to 

you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door 

will be opened"

19 September 2021

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 *Day 262/365 (Sep 19) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*A beauty contest*

Xerxes' feast - Esther 1:1-8

Vashti's rebellion and dethronement - Esth.1:9-22

New queen sought - Esth.2:1-4

Esther brought to Shushan - Esth.2:5, 7-11

Esther made queen - Esth.2:12-17

Feast in honour of Esther - Esth.2:18-20

Mordecai saves the king's life - Esth.2:21-23

Haman's plot - Esth.3:1-11

*A thought*:

Esther won the first-ever "Miss World" beauty contest hands down. Yet her real beauty lay, not in her appearance, but in her character. Men judge the outward appearance, but God judges the (I Samuel 16:7)

*Week #38 Memory Verse*:

Matthew 7:7-8

" Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened"

18 September 2021

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 *Day 261/365 (Sep 18) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Israel's deliverance*

The Lord promises deliverance - Zechariah 10:1-12

Destruction to come - Zec.11:1-3

The two shepherds - Zec.11:4-17

Punishment of Israel's enemies - Zec.12:1-9

Israel's repentance and sorrow - Zec.12:10-14

Israel's cleansing - Zec.13:1-6

The command to kill God's shepherd - Zec.13:7-9.

Jerusalem and the nations - Zec.14:1-15

Israel's restoration - Zec.14:16-21

*A thought*:

Men have predicted that history will reach its climax through a nuclear holocaust. God has determined that it will reach its climax at the return of His Son. Whom do you believe - men or God? Keep Zechariah 14:1-9 before you, and it will hold you fast in the midst of the greatest threat of world destruction.

*Week #38 Memory Verse*:

Matthew 7:7-8

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened"

17 September 2021

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 *Day 260/365 (Sep 17) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The completion on the Temple*

The Lord's promises to restore Israel - Zechariah 8:16-23

[ *Temple completed 516 BC*]

The temple is completed, dedicated and Passover celebrated - Ezra 6:15-22

[ *The restoration 516-400 BC*]

In praise of God the Saviour - Psalm 146:1-10

In praise of the Lord - Psa.111:1-10

The happiness of a good person - Psa.112:1-10

In praise of the Lord's goodness - Psa.113:1-9

A man saved from death praises God - Psa.116:1-19

In praise of the Lord - Psa. 117:1-2

Judgment on neighbouring cities - Zec.9:1-8

A divine deliverer - Zec.9:9-17

*A thought*:

The temple project is at last complete - a full 23 years after it was begun. God's plans and purposes maybe hindered or postponed but they will ultimately be fulfilled. Has there been a hindering of the divine purpose in your life? Then hold on - the day of its fulfillment will most certainly come.

*Week #38 Memory Verse*: (We're starting a new week today)

Matthew 7:7-8 ( Guess what? )

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened"

16 September 2021

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 *Day 259/365 (Sep 16) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The decree discovered*

The vision of the four chariots - Zechariah 6:1-8

Symbolic crowning of Joshua - Zec.6:9-15

Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai's question - Ezra 5:3-4

They appeal to Darius - Ezra 5:5-17

Cyrus' decree is discovered - Ezra 6:1-2

Darius adds to it - Ezra 6:6-12

Cooperation of Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai - Ezra 6:13-14

Insincere fasting condemned - Zec.7:1-7

The cause of exile - Zec.7:8-14

The Lord's promise - Zec.8:1-15

*A thought*:

An effective father, it has been said, needs two outstanding qualifications: firmness in discipline and a readiness to encourage. Some think God has just one of these characteristics - firmness in discipline - but look again at Zech.8:15 and remind yourself that God is a Father who not only disciplines, but encourages and cares.

*Week #37 Memory Verse*:

Romans 8:37

"... in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us"

15 September 2021

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 *Day 258/365 (Sep 15) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Zechariah's vision*

Haggai confronts the priests - Haggai 2:10-14

The Lord promises blessing - Hag.2:15-23

Zechariah's vision of the horses - Zechariah 1:7-17

God's promise to Zerubbabel - Zec.4:6-10

Zechariah's vision of the horns - Zec.1:18-21

His vision of the measuring line - Zec.2:1-13

His vision of the High priest - Zec.3:1-10

His vision of the golden candlestick - Zec.4:1-5, 11-14

His vision of the flying scroll - Zec.5:1-4

His vision of the woman in the basket - Zec.5:5-11

*A thought*:

Although the phrase "Thus says the Lord", is found 1,904 times in the Old Testament, Zechariah uses it, or its equivalent, close on 90 times. How sad that so many modern pulpits lack this kind of authority. Pray today that God will restore the Old Testament note of authority to the present-day Church.

*Week #37 Memory Verse*:

Romans 8:37 

"... in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us"

14 September 2021

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 *Day 257/365 (Sep 14) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Opposition to the work*

Samaritan interference - Ezra 4:1-5

The security of God's people - Psalm 125:1-5

Letters of accusation - Ezra 4:6-16

Artaxerxes' answer - Ezra 4:17-22

Work suspended for seven years - Ezra 4:23-24

A prayer against Israel's enemies - Psa.129:1-8

Haggai and Zechariah - Ezra 5:1

People reproached for neglect of temple - Haggai 1:1-10

Zerubbabel and Joshua - Ezra 5:2, Hag.1:11-15

The splendour of the future temple - Hag.2:1-9

Zechariah's plea - Zechariah 1:1-6

*A thought*:

No work of God is ever established without opposition. Perhaps you are finding this to be true in your own life at this very moment. Be encouraged; opposition may seem to work against you - but it really works for you. It makes you less dependent on yourself and more dependent on God.

*Week #37 Memory Verse*:

Romans 8:37

"... in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us"

13 September 2021

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 *Day 256/365 (Sep 13) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Rebuilding programme begins*

The exiles rebuild the altar - Ezra 3:1-7

In praise of Jerusalem - Psalm 87:1-7

Rebuilding of the temple begins - Ezra 3:8-9

The priests and Levites praise the Lord - Ezra 3:10-13

Longing for God's house - Psa.84:1-12

In praise of God's goodness - Psa.107:1-43

A song of praise and thanksgiving - Psa.66:1-20

*A thought*:

The first thing the children of Israel did when they returned to Jerusalem was to build an altar. Worship, they realised, must come before work. Make a list of the things you have to do today, and before you do them, commit each item to God. You will find life runs better this way. 

*Week #37 Memory Verse*:

Romans 8:37 

"... in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us"

12 September 2021

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 *Day 255/365 (Sep 12) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Nehemiah checks the list*

The Levites, singers and gatekeepers - Ezra 2:40-42

The temple servants and children of Solomon's servants - Ezra 2:43-58

No proof of ancestry - Ezra 2:59-63

The exiles' arrival at the temple - Ezra 2:64-70

Nehemiah checks the family records - Nehemiah 7:5-7

Another list of the exiles - Neh.7:8-69

Many contribute to the cost of restoring the Temple - Neh.7:70-72

List of priests and Levites - Neh.12:1-23

Assignment of duties - Neh.12:24-26

*A thought*:

Nehemiah made certain that all who came to live in Jerusalem were there by divine right - hence the painstaking procedure of checking every name. How will it be with you when the time comes for you to enter the "New Jerusalem"? Is your name written there?

*Week #37 Memory Verse*:

Romans 8:37

"... in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us"

11 September 2021

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 *Day 254/365 (Sep 11) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The end times*

The kingdoms of Egypt and Syria - Daniel 11:5-20

The evil king of Syria - Dan.11:21-24 

He will invade Egypt - Dan.11:25-30

*[ _Remnant returns (49,897) 536 BC_]*

The abomination that causes desolation -Dan.11:31-35

Prophecy of the Antichrist -Dan.11:36-39

His final hour - Dan.11:40-45

The end times - Dan.12:1-13

The list of the returning exiles: the men of Israel - Ezra 2:1-20

Those from various towns - Ezra 2:21-35

The priests - 2:36-39

*A thought*:

Someone has pointed out that Daniel is one of the few people in the Bible about whom nothing negative is written. What was the secret of his wonderful life? There are many reasons, not the least being his prowess in prayer. Are you satisfied with your prayer life? If not, then decide now to do something positive about.

*Week #37 Memory Verse*:

Romans 8:37

"... in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us"

10 September 2021

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 *Day 253/365 (Sep 10) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Daniel in the lion's den*

The Temple's vessels returned - Ezra 1:7-11, 5:14-16

Cyrus' decree - Ezra 6:3-5

Daniel thrown to the lions - Daniel 6:1-18

His deliverance and its result - Dan.6:19-28

Daniel's three weeks of mourning - Dan.10:1-3

His vision by the river Tigris - Dan.10:4-20

Revelation promised -Dan.10:21

Revelation of future kingdom - Dan.11:2-4

*A thought*:

You may not have to face the prospect of spending a night in a lion's den, but no 

doubt you have encountered that 'roaring lion' who goes about 'looking for someone to devour' (1 Pet.5:8). Take heart - what God did for Daniel, He will do it for you.

*Week #37 Memory Verse*: (We're starting a new week) 

Romans 8:37 

"... in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us"

09 September 2021

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 *Day 252/365 (Sep 9) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The command to rebuild the Temple*

Daniel's prayer - Daniel 9:1-19

Gabriel's explanation -Dan.9:20-27

The prayer of a troubled young man - Psalm 102:1-28

People challenged to rebuild the temple - Ezra 5:13, 2 Chronicles 36:22-23, Ezra 1:1-4

A prayer for deliverance - Psa.126:1-6

A prayer for the nation's deliverance - Psa.85:1-13

The people's response to the challenge - Ezra 1:5-6

*A thought*:

If there is one truth that is underlined in reading through the Old Testament, it is the truth of God's great patience and everlasting mercy. Through time and time again, He is disappointed with His people. He does not cast them off. And what He was, He is and always will be. Hallelujah!

*Week #36 Memory Verse*: (Tomorrow, we'll be starting a new week, so memorize this verse today)

Hebrews 10:16-17

" This is the covenant I will make with them after that time", says the Lord, "I will put My laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds". Then He adds, "Their sins and lawless acts, I will remember no more ".

08 September 2021

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 *Day 251/365 (Sep 8) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Belshazzar's feast*

Help for Israel - Jeremiah 51:36-40

Babylon's fate - Jer.51:41-49

God's message - Jer.51:50-53

Complete destruction of Babylon -Jer.51:54-58, 60-64

[ *Persia the world power 539-333 BC* ]

Belshazzar's feast - Daniel 5:1-4

The handwriting on the wall - Dan.5:5-12

Belshazzar calls for Daniel - Dan.5:13-16

Daniel's interpretation -Dan.5:17-29

Darius takes over - Dan.5:30-31

Reigns of Cyrus and Darius - Isaiah 44:28, Dan.1:21, 11:1

*A thought*:

There are three occasions in Scripture when God wrote with His finger a special message to men. Can you think of them? One, of course, is found here in the story of Belshazzar's feast. The other two can be found in Exodus 31:18 and John 8:6. Look them up right now. 

*Week #36 Memory Verse*:

Hebrews 10:16-17

"This is the covenant I will make with them after that time", says the Lord, "I will put My laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds". Then He adds, "Their sins and lawless acts, I will remember no more".

07 September 2021

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 *Day 250/365 (Sep 7) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*The judgement of Babylon*

Babylon's fall prophesied -Jeremiah 50:9-16

Israel's return prophesied -Jer.50:17-20

God's judgement on Babylon - Jer.50:21-46

Further judgment on Babylon - Jer.51:1-14

A hymn of praise to God - Jer.51:15-19

The Lord's hammer - Jer.51:20-23

Babylon's punishment -Jer.51:24-35

*A thought*:

Ever found yourself wondering why God allows sin and godlessness such freedom? Then remind yourself also of this - that every nation that rises up against God will one day fall. What happened to Babylon will happen to the godless nations of our own day. Learn to be patient with the patience of God. 

*Week #36 Memory Verse*:

Hebrews 10:16-17

"This is the covenant I will make with them after that time", says the Lord, "I will put My laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds". Then He adds, "Their sins and lawless acts, I will remember no more".

06 September 2021

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 *Day 249/365 (Sep 6) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Psalms of the captivity*

The meaning of the visions - Daniel 7:15-28

Captivity psalms: A song of thanksgiving - Psalm 67:1-7

A prayer for mercy - Psa.123:1-4

A prayer for help - Psa.130:1-8

The Israelites' lament - Psa.137:1-9

Daniel's vision of a ram and a goat - Dan. 8:1-14

The vision explained -Dan. 8:15-27

Fall of Babylon prophesied -Isaiah 13:17-22, Jeremiah 25:12-14, 50:1-8

*A thought*:

Some of the greatest psalms came out of the greatest distresses. Are you in distress at this moment? Then follow the example of the psalmists who, though they began by focusing on their problems, finished by focusing on God. This will help you, too, to turn your pain into a paean of praise.

*Week #36 Memory Verse*:

Hebrews 10:16-17

"This is the covenant I will make with them after that time", says the Lord, "I will put My laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds". Then He adds, "Their sins and lawless acts, I will remember no more".

05 September 2021

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 *Day 248/365 (Sep 5) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*God's dealings with Nebuchadnezzar*

Nebuchadnezzar's second dream - Daniel 4:4-18

Daniel's explanation -Daniel 4:19-27

Nebuchadnezzar's seven years of madness - Daniel 4:28-33

*Death of Jeremiah 570 BC*

Nebuchadnezzar is restored and praises God - Daniel 4:34-37

Release of Jehoiachin - 2 Kings 25:27-30, Jeremiah 52:31-34

Daniel's vision of the for beasts - Daniel 7:1-8

His vision of the eternal God - Daniel 7:9-14

*A thought*:

How true is the Scripture that says, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall" (Proverbs 16:18). Lucifer's pride cost him his place in heaven, and the prospect of eternal judgement. Nebuchadnezzar's pride cost him his throne for seven years. How much pride is costing you?

*Week #36 Memory Verse*:

Hebrews 10:16-17

"This is the covenant I will make with them after that time", says the Lord, "I will put My laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds". Then He adds, "Their sins and lawless acts, I will remember no more".

04 September 2021

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 *Day 247/365 (Sep 4) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Division of Land*

The land's boundaries - Eze.47:13-23

Division of land among the tribes - Eze.48:1-9

The priests' and Levites' section - Eze.48:10-20

The prince's section - Eze.48:21-22

Land for the other tribes - Eze.48:23-29

The gates of Jerusalem - Eze.48:30-35

More prophecy against Egypt

Eze.29:17-21, 30:1-19

*A thought*:

In the divine order of things, worship must always precede work. First comes God's command to worship, then the command to divide and resettle the land. Which takes precedence in your life? Work or worship? We are worshippers first and workers second. Reverse the order and you will end up spiritually bankrupt.

*Week #36 Memory Verse*:

Hebrews 10:16-17

"This is the covenant I will make with them after that time", says the Lord, "I will put My laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds". Then He adds, "Their sins and lawless acts, I will remember no more".

03 September 2021

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 *Day 246/365 (Sep 3) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*Temple worship*

The Lord's portion of the land - Ezekiel 45:1-6

The prince's portion - Eze 45:7-8

Weights and measures - Eze 45:9-15

The prince's duty - Eze 45:16-17

The festivals - Eze.45:18-25

Rules regarding worship - Eze 46:1-12

The daily offering - Eze.46:13-15

The prince's land - Eze 46:16-18

Place for boiling the offerings - Eze 46:19-24

The stream flowing from the temple - Eze 47:1-12

*A Thought*:

"Where do you worship?" asked one Christian to another. The reply he got quite startled him. "I will worship in the Supermarket, in the High Street, in the bus, in the train, in the office, in my house, anywhere and everywhere". If you can't worship God everywhere, then you won't worship Him anywhere.

*Week 36 Memory Verse": (We're starting a new week today)

Hebrews 10:16-17

"This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds". Then He adds: "Their sins and lawless acts, I will remember no more"

02 September 2021

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 *Day 245/365 (Sep 2) PORTIONS TO READ*

*The Lord's return*

Two buildings near the temple - Ezekiel 42:1-14

Measurements of the Temple area - Eze 42:15-20

The Lord returns to the Temple - Eze 43:1-12

The Altar - Eze 43:13-17

Consecration of Altar - Eze 43:18-27

Use of the East Gate - Eze 44:1-3

Rules for admission to Temple - Eze 44:4-9

The Levites are excluded - Eze 44:10-14

The Priests - Eze 44:15-31

*A Thought*

Make a point today of reflecting that, in these New Testament times, God's glory does not feel in temples made with hands, but in the hearts of those who truly own Him as Lord. Are you one of them?

*Week 35 Memory Verse:*

I Corinthians.10:13

"No temptation had seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."