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God Rebukes Israel for Dishonoring the Covenant | Day 265 Sep 22, 2025

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Day 265 | Nehemiah 12:27–13:6; Nehemiah 5:14-19; Nehemiah 13:7-31; Malachi 1:1–2:9

After celebrating the dedication of Jerusalem’s rebuilt walls with joy that could be heard far away, the people quickly drift from God’s commands. In Nehemiah’s absence, they break the Sabbath, intermarry with pagan nations, and offer crippled, blind animals on God’s altar. Malachi rebukes priests and people alike for their corruption, reminding them—and us—that God deserves our best. These chapters reveal how easily hearts wander, and why God calls His people back to covenant faithfulness.Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Ben Taylor

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Three Groups Resettle Jerusalem After the Exile | Day 264 Sep 21, 2025

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Day 264 | Nehemiah 11:1–12:26; 1 Chronicles 9:1b-34

After the walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt, the city still needed people to fill it. Nehemiah records how the leaders settled in the city, a tenth of the people were chosen by lot to move in, and others volunteered willingly. These names remind us that God’s Word is rooted in real people and real history. The blessing given to those who chose to resettle shows the Lord’s delight in willing obedience. Just as the people of old chose to make Jerusalem their home, we too are invited to choose daily to walk with the Lord and look forward to the new Jerusalem He has prepared.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Derek Ewalt

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Israel Prays Through Their History With God | Day 263 Sep 20, 2025

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Day 263 | Nehemiah 8:13–10:39

After completing the wall, God’s people turn their attention to rebuilding spiritually. They rediscover the Festival of Shelters, obey God’s Word, and are filled with joy. Soon after, they gather again for a day of confession and worship, standing for hours to hear Scripture and then praying through their entire history with the Lord. Remembering God’s mercy and faithfulness, they renew their covenant to follow Him. These chapters reveal that true joy and strength come from obedience, repentance, and walking in covenant with God.

Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Michael Pritchard

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The People Return to Jerusalem | Day 262 Sep 19, 2025

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Day 262 | Nehemiah 7:4–8:12

After years in exile, God’s people return to Jerusalem and gather with one purpose: to hear the Word of the Lord. Ezra opens the Book of the Law, and the people rise in reverence, listening attentively for hours as God’s Word is read and explained. Their hearts are pierced, and they weep in repentance—but Nehemiah and Ezra remind them that this is a holy day, a day to rejoice. The people are called to celebrate, for the joy of the Lord is their strength.

Hosts: Tanya Franks, Ben Taylor

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The Wall of Jerusalem Completed in 52 Days | Day 261 | Chronological Bible Podcast Sep 18, 2025

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Day 261 | Nehemiah 3:1–7:3

When Nehemiah hears of Jerusalem’s broken walls, he mourns, prays, and seeks God’s direction. Sent by the king, he organizes the people to rebuild. Though mocked, threatened, and opposed at every turn, Nehemiah keeps pointing the workers back to the Lord. With prayer, planning, and perseverance, the wall is rebuilt in only 52 days. This powerful account shows how God equips His people to lead with courage, overcome opposition, and finish the work He calls them to.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Tanya Franks

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Israel Confronted for Intermarriage With Idolaters | Day 260 Sep 17, 2025

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Day 260 | Ezra 9:1–10:44; Nehemiah 1:1–2:20

Ezra returns to Jerusalem and discovers that many of God’s people have intermarried with the surrounding nations, leading their hearts away from the Lord. Grieved and horrified, he falls before God in prayer, confessing the sin of the nation and pleading for mercy. In response, the people repent, acknowledging their disobedience and turning back to God. This chapter reveals both the seriousness of sin and the hope of God’s restoring grace for a repentant people.

Hosts: Derek Ewalt, Noah Sidhom

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A Pagan King Supports God’s Temple | Day 259 Sep 16, 2025

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Day 259 | Ezra 4:7-23; Ezra 7:1–8:36

Ezra leads the second wave of exiles back to Jerusalem, not to rebuild the temple but to restore worship. Scripture describes him as a man who devoted himself to study, obey, and teach God’s Word, and because of this the gracious hand of the Lord was on him. Even a pagan king gave Ezra everything he needed to strengthen worship in the land. Ezra’s example reminds us that ordinary people can have extraordinary influence when they faithfully live out God’s Word.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Tanya Franks

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God Works Behind the Scenes in Esther | Day 258 Sep 15, 2025

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Day 258 | Esther 5:1–10:3

As Esther and the Jews fast and pray for deliverance, God is already working behind the scenes. On the very night Haman plots Mordecai’s death, King Xerxes remembers Mordecai’s past loyalty and orders him to be honored instead. What seemed impossible is turned upside down, showing the unseen providence of God at work. Just as in Esther’s day, the Lord still hears our prayers and moves in ways we could never arrange ourselves.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Noah Sidhom

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The Temple Is Completed and Dedicated | Day 257 Sep 14, 2025

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Day 257 | Ezra 6:14b-22; Ezra 4:6; Esther 1:1–4:17

With the temple finally completed and dedicated in Jerusalem, God’s faithfulness to His promises is on full display. Yet even as some rejoice, many Jews remain in exile under Persian rule. In the book of Esther, God’s name is never mentioned, but His providence is evident throughout. Esther is placed in the palace at just the right moment, called to risk her life to intercede for her people. Though the enemy seeks to destroy, God is sovereign, and He raises up deliverance in His perfect time.

Hosts: Tanya Franks, Ben Taylor

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Zechariah Prophesies the Coming King | Day 256 Sep 13, 2025

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Day 256 | Zechariah 9:1–14:21

Zechariah points far beyond the return from exile, prophesying the coming King who would ride humbly into Jerusalem on a donkey—and later return in glory to reign over all nations. He foretells a shepherd rejected by His people, yet promises a fountain opened to cleanse sin and impurity. In the end, the Lord Himself will stand on the Mount of Olives, bringing peace, restoration, and eternal hope. These visions remind us that while judgment is real, God’s heart is always to restore, and Jesus is coming soon.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Tanya Franks

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