The Bible – Old Testament Jeremiah Chapter 18 1 1 This word came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 Rise up, be off to the potter’s house; there I will give you my message. 3 I went down to the potter’s house and there he was, working at the wheel. 4 Whenever the object of clay…… Continue reading Jeremiah – Chapter 18
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Daniel – Chapter 9
The Bible – Old Testament Daniel Chapter 9 1 1 It was the first year that Darius, son of Ahasuerus, of the race of the Medes, reigned over the kingdom of the Chaldeans; 2 2 in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, tried to understand in the Scriptures the counting of the years of which…… Continue reading Daniel – Chapter 9
Joel – Introduction
The Bible – Old Testament Joel Introduction This prophecy is rich in apocalyptic imagery and strongly eschatological in tone. It was composed about 400 B.C. Its prevailing theme is the day of the Lord. A terrible invasion of locusts ravaged Judah. So frightful was the scourge that the prophet visualized it as a symbol of…… Continue reading Joel – Introduction
Daniel – Chapter 1
The Bible – Old Testament Daniel Chapter 1 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came and laid siege to Jerusalem. 2 The Lord handed over to him Jehoiakim, king of Judah, and some of the vessels of the temple of God, which he carried…… Continue reading Daniel – Chapter 1
Proverbs – Chapter 9
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 9 1 1 Wisdom has built her house, she has set up her seven columns; 2 She has dressed her meat, mixed her wine, yes, she has spread her table. 3 2 She has sent out her maidens; she calls from the heights out over the city: 4 “Let whoever…… Continue reading Proverbs – Chapter 9
Joel – Chapter 2
The Bible – Old Testament Joel Chapter 2 1 Blow the trumpet in Zion, sound the alarm on my holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming; 2 Yes, it is near, a day of darkness and of gloom, a day of clouds and somberness!…… Continue reading Joel – Chapter 2
Joel – Chapter 1
The Bible – Old Testament Joel Index Int. 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter 1 1 The word of the LORD which came to Joel, the son of Pethuel. 2 Hear this, you elders! Pay attention, all you who dwell in the land! Has the like of this happened in your days, or in the days…… Continue reading Joel – Chapter 1
Joel – Chapter 3
The Bible – Old Testament Joel Index Int. 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter 3 1 1 Then afterward I will pour out my spirit upon all mankind. Your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions; 2 Even upon the servants and the handmaids, in those days,…… Continue reading Joel – Chapter 3
Joel – Chapter 4
The Bible – Old Testament Joel Chapter 4 1 Yes, in those days, and at that time, when I would restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 1 I will assemble all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, And I will enter into judgment with them there on behalf of…… Continue reading Joel – Chapter 4
Job – Introduction
The Bible – Old Testament Job Introduction The Book of Job, named after its protagonist, is an exquisite dramatic poem which treats of the problem of the suffering of the innocent, and of retribution. The contents of the book, together with its artistic structure and elegant style, place it among the literary masterpieces of all…… Continue reading Job – Introduction