Category Archives: Bible

Nehemiah INTRODUCTIONThis book continues the story of the Jews who came back to Judah after the Babylonian Captivity. Nehemiah, an important official in the Persian Empire, asked for the post of governor of tiny Judah in order to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. He arrived for his first term in that office in 444 B.C., almost 100Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

A SECOND GROUP RETURNSEzra 7–10 “Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel” (Ezra 7:10). Some 80 years after the first group returned, Ezra led a smaller contingent home. Ezra’s return was significant. This man who was dedicated toContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

Ezra INTRODUCTIONDuring the 70 years of Exile most of the Jews settled into a comfortable life in Babylon and other Eastern cities. Then in 539 B.C. Cyrus the Persian issued a decree permitting any Jew to return to his ancient homeland, to rebuild the temple of the Lord. Only a few responded. This enthusiastic groupContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

Nahum INTRODUCTIONNahum prophesied against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, while that empire was still at the height of its power, in the mid-seventh century B.C. The prophet, a citizen of Judah, predicted the city’s fall and vividly described the manner in which it was actually taken.This brief book reminds us that God is the GodContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

2 John-3 John INTRODUCTIONThe Apostle John wrote these two brief letters. The first is addressed to an unknown Christian woman and her family; the second to a Christian leader and a friend named Gaius. These warm, personal letters emphasize themes found in 1 John: the doctrine of Christ’s deity, and the call to love andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”