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Join us as we read through the whole Bible in three years beginning January 2025. Each week, we read chapters of the Old and New Testaments and The Psalms, and the daily devotional highlights a scripture to guide and enrich your Bible reading.
Ezra 6
by: Taurina Smith
06/09/2026
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Following a search of the royal archives, King Darias honored King Cyrus’ decree allowing the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Upon its completion, the people dedicate the temple to the Lord. “For seven days they celebrated with Joy the Festival of Unleavened Bread, because the LORD had filled them with joy by changing the attitude of the king of Assyria so that he assisted them in the work on the house of God, the God of Israel.” This account reminds us that God is
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Psalm 75
by: Taurina Smith
06/08/2026
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God and His people dialogue in response to Psalm 74, in which the people cry out for His presence amid threats from their enemies. Now, His people declare, “We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near.” The Lord answers by assuring them that He remains sovereign over the affairs of humanity. “It is God who judges: He brings one down, He exalts another.” Whether one chooses the path of righteousness or wickedness, God is the judge of all, who brings about justi
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Acts 18
by: Taurina Smith
06/07/2026
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Apollos, a Jewish believer from Alexandria, arrived in Ephesus and began teaching about Christ in the synagogue. Though he taught with passion and accuracy, he knew only the baptism of John and had not learned about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. “When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.” Rather than correcting him publicly, Priscilla and Aquila responded in wisdom, humility, and love, private
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Ezra 4-5
by: Taurina Smith
06/06/2026
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Surrounded by enemies, the returning Jewish remnant refused the help of those professing to serve Yahweh, recognizing that their worship of God was counterfeit. “Then the peoples around them set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to go on building. They bribed officials to work against them and frustrate their plans during the entire reign of Cyrus, king of Persia, and down to the reign of Darius, king of Persia.” Despite persistent opposition, the
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Ezra 3
by: Taurina Smith
06/05/2026
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Chapter three describes the restoration of temple worship as an altar was rebuilt and the foundation was laid. “Despite their fear of the people around them, they built the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offering on it to the LORD, both the morning and evening sacrifices.” Though surrounded by uncertainty and opposition, the returning remnant proceeded, following Mosaic Law, sacrificing morning and night. True worship remains steadfast, even in seasons of fea
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Ezra 2
by: Taurina Smith
06/04/2026
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Those returning from captivity to rebuild and restore the house of the Lord include priest, Levites, musicians, gatekeepers, temple servants, and many others from Israel. “When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings toward the rebuilding of the house of God on site.” This passage beautifully portrays God’s people responding to His gracious work with willing and generous hearts. May we also recognize God
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Ezra 1
by: Taurina Smith
06/03/2026
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God stirs the heart of the Persian King, fulfilling the word He spoke through the prophet Jeremiah (Jer. 25:11-12; 29:10-14). In response, the king issues a proclamation allowing the exiled Jews to return to Jerusalem, rebuild the temple, and obtain the resources needed for the work. “Then the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, and priests and Levites—everyone whose heart God had moved—prepared to go up and build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem.” Throughout every gener
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Psalm 74
by: Taurina Smith
06/02/2026
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“O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?” As God’s people, in darker seasons of life, we can resonate with the psalmist’s anguish. Though God does not leave us, we at times struggle to hear His voice and sense His presence. The psalmist follows his inquiry, listing reasons for God to act. Then, the writer declares, “But God is my King from long ago; he brings salvation on the earth.” During our most challengin
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Acts 17
by: Taurina Smith
06/01/2026
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The apostle Paul and his companions traveled to Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens to share the message of Christ. “Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.” The noble character of the Berean believers was evident in t
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Acts 16
by: Taurina Smith
05/31/2026
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Arriving at Philippi, Paul and his companions joined a group of believers on the Sabbath near the river. “One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.” As God touched Lydia’s heart, her transformation became quickly evident as she and her household were baptized, and she warmly welcomed the missionaries into her home. Like Lydia, may we
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2 Chronicles 29
by: Taurina Smith
05/30/2026
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As king, Hezekiah wasted no time in purifying the Lord’s temple. “In the first month of the first year of his reign, he opened the doors of the temple of the LORD and repaired them.” The priests and Levites consecrated themselves and cleansed the temple, while Hezekiah gathered the leaders of Judah to offer sacrifices and songs of worship unto the Lord. “So the service of the temple of the LORD was reestablished. Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had brough
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2 Chronicles 27-28
by: Taurina Smith
05/29/2026
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Amaziah and Uzziah, kings of Judah, faithfully served the Lord for a season, yet both ultimately drifted into unfaithfulness. In contrast to these kings, “Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the LORD his God.” Then, Ahaz, the king of Israel, rejected the Lord in every way: “He burned sacrifices in the Valley of Ben Hinnom and sacrificed his children in the fire, engaging in the detestable practices of the nations the LORD had driven out before the Isr
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2 Chronicles 26
by: Taurina Smith
05/28/2026
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Uzziah, the son of Amaziah, succeeded his father as king. As Uzziah faithfully sought the Lord, he experienced great success. The king triumphed over his enemies with his mighty army, built and fortified cities, expanded his livestock, and prospered from fertile lands. “But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall.” Entering the temple to burn incense, Uzziah acted sinfully despite the warnings of Azariah and eighty priests. Rather than listening to the
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2 Chronicles 25
by: Taurina Smith
05/27/2026
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Amaziah, king of Judah, ruled for twenty-nine years. “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.” The king assembled his men, hired one hundred thousand soldiers from Israel, and went out to battle against Edom. After receiving a warning from the prophet that Amaziah would not succeed with Israel fighting alongside him, the king obeyed God and sent the men home. Though triumphant in battle against the Edomites, the king later returned with the e
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2 Chronicles 24
by: Taurina Smith
05/26/2026
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“Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the years of Jehoiada the priest.” Joash, the king of Judah, calls for the restoration of the temple in Jerusalem. The people responded generously, giving the required tax, and Jehoiada distributed the funds to the workers repairing the temple. “The men in charge of the work were diligent, and the repairs progressed under them. They rebuilt the temple of God according to its original design and reinforced it.” Yet, foll
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