Prophecies/Promises Fulfilled

Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, "Thus saith Cyrus king …

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Prospering In A Foreign Land

Keep in mind that prospering means more than in material, or politic, or popularity. Today's reading is Daniel 4 through 6. Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.  I make a decree, "That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble …

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“The LORD charged me to build Him a house…”

Our scheduled reading today is 2 Chronicles 35 through Ezra 1. The heart of every king and ruler of the world is in the hands of the Almighty, and He will carry out every word He has spoken. Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by …

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Day Fifty Five – The Holy One of Israel

There is one phrase which keeps coming up in the prophecy of Isaiah.  It is more than a phrase, it is a statement of the character of God.  In Isaiah, as well as in other parts of Scripture we hear of “the Holy One of Israel”.  It is a good term, a great reference to …

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Day Thirty One – Kings, Inspiration, and Encouragment

We are now on Day 31 of our reading through the Bible in ninety days. I pray you are not only learning about God, His people, God's work with His people, His mercy and grace; but that you are also being blessed by the Spirit of God convicting you of your sin, and convincing you …

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The Word of G0D Fulfilled

Reading in Ezra chapters 1 - 3 for today, the very first verse gives us the above title... "Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he …

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070811 And they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo

"Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.  And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according …

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070711 That the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled

"Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,  'Thus saith Cyrus king …

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062111 …That the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished…

"Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, 'Thus saith Cyrus …

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