Category: Reading through the Bible
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Day 263: Grace, Grace to It (Zechariah 4:7)
When Zerubbabel placed the temple’s top stone, the people cried “Grace, grace!” Discover why this rare Old Testament word points us to God’s Spirit, not our might.
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Day 262: It’s About the Heart, Not the House (Haggai 1:2-4)
Haggai reminds the exiles—and us—that God is after our hearts, not our houses. From David to Solomon to the exiles, His presence has never depended on a building.
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Day 261: Red Flags at the Rebuild (Ezra 4:1–2)
When adversaries offered to “help” rebuild the temple in Ezra 4, Zerubbabel saw the red flags and said no. Their sacrifices looked sincere, but their hearts weren’t loyal to God alone—a warning for us about false worship, compromise, and true covenant faith.
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Day 260: The Other Elam (Ezra 2:7, 31)
zra’s long list of returnees includes “the other Elam,” a name most readers skip over. This reflection and poem remind us that even the overlooked are remembered by God, and every name matters in His book.
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Day 259: Behind the Curtain (Daniel 10:12-14)
Daniel 10 pulls back the curtain on unseen battles, reminding us our prayers are heard, heaven is in motion, and we are greatly loved.
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Day 258: On National Lament (Daniel 9:5-7)
Daniel’s prayer teaches us true lament: not blaming a broken world, but confessing the brokenness within—and hearing God’s response: “You are greatly loved.”