Posts with the category “reading-bible-together”

Job 31-33Elihu, a mysterious character, is the youngest of Job’s friends and speaks as a representative of God. After the older friends fall silent, Job lists his righteous deeds at length as evidence...  Read More

Job 28-30In his discourse with his friends, Job reveals a profound knowledge of the physical world and spiritual truths. Discussing the origins of earthly materials, he lists silver, gold, iron, and c...  Read More

Job 24-27Continuing his reflections on the complexity of life, Job highlights numerous examples of injustice in the world. This is his response to his friends’ accusations. The prevalence of such evid...  Read More

Job 21-23In response to his friends’ assertion that suffering is always the result of wickedness, Job counters by pointing out the apparent injustices in life:“Why do the wicked live on, growing old a...  Read More

Job 18-20As the dialogue between Job and his friends progresses, their tone becomes increasingly harsh and judgmental. Tragically, their accusations stem from an attempt to defend God. Job, who cannot...  Read More

Job 15-17Eliphaz, based on his interpretation of Job’s suffering, accuses Job of arrogance and sin:“Your sin prompts your mouth; you adopt the tongue of the crafty” (Job 15:5).His argument reflects th...  Read More

Job 12-14Amid his suffering, Job debates with both his friends and God. Struggling to comprehend his afflictions, he challenges his friends:“Doubtless, you are the only people who matter, and wisdom w...  Read More

Job 8-11As the discussion with Job continues, his friends operate under the assumption that they understand the situation and can judge Job’s plight accurately. However, they lack awareness of the spi...  Read More

Job 4-7Job’s friends came to comfort him, but after several days of silence, their words brought accusation rather than consolation. Seeking to explain Job’s suffering, they concluded it must be due t...  Read More

Job 1-3The book of Job is the earliest book of the Bible. It addresses the question of evil in the world. Key observations from the first chapters:• Satan acts only within the boundaries permitted by ...  Read More

The last book of the Old Testament was written after the Jews returned from Babylonian exile. Following the revival during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah, the people quickly returned to a state of form...  Read More

Nehemiah 10-13The renewed covenant among the returned Jews in Jerusalem led to their commitment to obey God’s commandments, avoid intermarriage with surrounding nations, and support temple worship by ...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”Nehemiah 7-9After rebuilding the city walls, Nehemiah, along with Ezra, restores worship to God by organizing the descenda...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”Nehemiah continues to face relentless and determined opposition in his leadership of God's work. Any endeavor for God is a...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”The detailed genealogy of Ezra highlights the importance of ensuring that only direct descendants of Aaron could serve as ...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”The story of the miraculous salvation of the Jews is another testament to the remarkable work of God’s providence. His ult...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”God’s providence is one of His most astounding qualities. To accomplish His purposes, He uses the seemingly free actions o...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”The ministry of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah accompanied the temple's construction.Like every work of God, the restor...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace” Description of the final events in Israel’s history:• The Battle of Armageddon (Zech. 12:2-9)• Israel’s repentance (Zech....  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”Zechariah continues to proclaim prophecies about Israel's future. As usual, he speaks of forthcoming salvation alongside t...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”Like other Old Testament prophets, the prophet Zechariah speaks extensively about the end times when Israel will be restor...  Read More

The Book of Haggai was written during the period when the construction of the temple was delayed. The Jews who returned from Babylon faced opposition and had not begun rebuilding. It is important to c...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”Every work of God will always face opposition. To rebuild the temple, the Jews not only needed permission from King Cyrus ...  Read More

❗️ Charity Fundraiser in Support of the International Ministry “Word of Grace”The Book of Daniel is one of the few that offers a glimpse into the life of the spiritual world. The man dressed in linen ...  Read More

God gives Daniel several visions revealing the future history of the kingdoms that will dominate the world. These visions correspond to what was shown to Nebuchadnezzar in the form of a large statue.T...  Read More

To show that He rules over all the earth, God declares His decision to Nebuchadnezzar through Daniel. The king will be deprived of his sanity and reduced to the level of animals: “The decision is anno...  Read More

Daniel and his friends' faithfulness was undoubtedly connected to their upbringing in Jerusalem. It's remarkable that during the reign of wicked kings like Zedekiah, there were people in Israel who ra...  Read More

The prince mentioned in these chapters is not Christ. Most likely, he is a specially appointed man from the line of David who will manage the administration in the Millennial Kingdom. He will offer sa...  Read More

Continuing the description of the new temple that will be built before the millennial kingdom, Ezekiel speaks of it being filled with the glory of God. Just as God’s glory left the temple and Jerusale...  Read More

The vision of the Valley of Dry Bones is a vivid illustration of the power of God, which will restore Israel in the future. This will be a clearly supernatural act. It will be associated with the New ...  Read More

Shepherds are special people chosen by God for a unique mission—the care of God’s people. But they bear a particular responsibility. God proclaims punishment for the unfaithfulness of the shepherds of...  Read More

Teaching a lesson to the king of Egypt, God recounts the rise of Assyria, its pride, and God’s punishment for it: “Therefore I gave it into the hands of the ruler of the nations, for him to deal with ...  Read More

In these chapters, Ezekiel proclaims God's judgment on Tyre and Egypt.Like Isaiah, Ezekiel uses a symbolic comparison between an earthly king's pride and the originator of all evil, the devil. While I...  Read More

Just like the prophet Isaiah, Ezekiel proclaims God’s judgment not only on the people of Israel but also on the surrounding nations. These chapters speak of judgment on the kings of Ammon, Moab, the P...  Read More

God, through Ezekiel, continues to rebuke Israel for their sinfulness: “In you, they curse father and mother… You have despised My holy things… Slanderers are in you…” (Ezek. 22:7-9). But the greatest...  Read More

Speaking about Israel’s sinfulness, God uses various parables to illustrate the severity of their situation.Foretelling the future was one of the prophets’ main roles then. God refuses to answer the e...  Read More

God sends Ezekiel to rebuke the Israelites for their sins and call them to repentance. One of the sins that led to their downfall was pride and arrogance. Through the prophet, God brings them back to ...  Read More

At the end of chapter 12, Ezekiel emphasizes the importance of prophetic words and highlights that prophets must truly speak the word from God, not their own desires: “Therefore, this is what the Sove...  Read More

Ezekiel describes a critical moment in Israel's history. God's glory, or His direct presence, gradually departs from the temple. God's presence among the people of Israel was the greatest blessing He ...  Read More

God is not only a God who brings good but also severely punishes evil and wickedness. Ezekiel's prophecies are proof of this. When announcing the coming disaster upon Israel, God does not soften the s...  Read More