Day 242 | Ezekiel 34:1–36:38

In Ezekiel 34, God pronounces judgment on the shepherds of Israel—the leaders who fed themselves instead of caring for His flock. Because they abandoned the sheep, the people were scattered and vulnerable. The Lord declares that He Himself will search for His sheep, rescue them, and bring them home. He promises to place over them one true shepherd, His servant David, pointing to the coming Messiah. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, knows His sheep, calls them by name, and lays down His life for them.

Hosts: Noah Sidhom; Michael Pritchard

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Day 241 | Jeremiah 42:1–44:30; Ezekiel 33:21-33

In Ezekiel 33, God reveals the hearts of His people in captivity: they eagerly gather to hear His word but treat it as entertainment, never intending to obey. They pretend sincerity, but their mouths are full of empty talk and their hearts chase after money and desire. The Lord warns that a day is coming when His words will prove true, and then they will know a prophet was among them. God calls His people not only to hear but to apply His word, for His truth is living, active, and never misses the mark.

Hosts: Tanya Franks, Noah Sidhom

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Day 240 | Lamentations 5:1-22; Obadiah 1:1-21; 2 Kings 25:22-26; Jeremiah 40:7–41:18

Although the episode includes Obadiah and the aftermath of Jerusalem’s fall, the hosts spend more time and emotional energy on Lamentations 5, especially Jeremiah’s prayer for restoration and God’s unchanging nature. The titles should focus on that—Jeremiah’s final lament and God’s enduring faithfulness—with Obadiah’s judgment on Edom as a secondary theme.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard, Ben Taylor

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Day 239 | Lamentations 2:1–4:22

Jerusalem has fallen. God’s judgment has come—not in a sudden outburst, but as the result of centuries of rebellion and ignored warnings. In the book of Lamentations, Jeremiah pours out his grief over the destruction of the city and the temple, recognizing that it was the Lord who fulfilled His promised discipline. Yet even in the darkest moment, Jeremiah dares to hope. He remembers that the same God who brought justice is also full of mercy. His steadfast love never ceases, and His faithfulness is great. Though the people suffer, restoration is still possible for those who return to Him.

Hosts: Ben Taylor, Tanya Franks

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Day 238 | Jeremiah 39:11-18; Jeremiah 40:1-6; 2 Kings 25:8-21; Jeremiah 52:12-27; 2 Chronicles 36:15-21; Lamentations 1:1-22

After centuries of warnings and repeated calls to repentance, God’s patience with Judah came to an end. The Babylonians breached Jerusalem, burned the temple, tore down its walls, and carried the survivors into exile. In this sobering account, we see God’s compassion and patience toward His people, His justice and judgment when they refuse to turn back, and His sovereignty in directing even pagan kings to accomplish His purposes. This was the day the presence of God’s temple was removed from His people.

Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Ben Taylor

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Day 237 | Ezekiel 26:15–28:26; 2 Kings 25:3-7; Jeremiah 52:6-11; Jeremiah 39:2-10

In this powerful passage, God’s judgment against the King of Tyre reveals the pride and corruption of the one influencing him — Satan himself. Once a guardian cherub in Eden, Lucifer fell from glory because of pride, choosing his own way instead of God’s. Alongside this, Jerusalem’s fall unfolds as King Zedekiah tries to flee but is overtaken, ending Israel’s final stand. Yet even in judgment, God promises restoration for His people, pointing to the ultimate reign of Christ.

Hosts: Ben Taylor; Tanya Franks

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Day 236 | Jeremiah 32:1–33:26; Ezekiel 26:1-14

While imprisoned and with Jerusalem under siege, Jeremiah obeys God’s unusual command to buy a field from his cousin — land he will never use in his lifetime. This prophetic act, sealed and stored away, was God’s message to His people that they would one day return and once again own property in the land. Jeremiah’s obedience in a hopeless situation became a living sign of God’s faithfulness and a call for us to live in a way that points others toward hope.

Hosts: Tanya Franks; Michael Pritchard

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Day 235 | Ezekiel 24:15–25:17; Jeremiah 34:1-22; Jeremiah 21:1-14; Ezekiel 29:1-16; Ezekiel 30:20–31:18

In a deeply personal and difficult moment, God tells Ezekiel that his “dearest treasure” — his wife — will be taken from him, and he must not publicly mourn her death. This heartbreaking event becomes a living prophecy for Israel, portraying how they will lose their most precious possession, the temple, and yet be too hardened to grieve. Through this passage, we see God’s heart, His grief over His people’s condition, and the sobering reality of their spiritual numbness.

Hosts: Michael Pritchard; Noah Sidhom

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Day 234 | Ezekiel 22:17–23:49; 2 Kings 24:20b–25:2; Jeremiah 52:3b-5; Jeremiah 39:1; Ezekiel 24:1-14

In this sobering passage, God declares that every part of Jerusalem—from its leaders to its priests to its common people—has been corrupted by sin. Searching for even one righteous person to stand in the gap and intercede for the city, He finds none. With His patience at an end, God announces that the time for judgment has come, likening His wrath to fire melting metal in a furnace. The siege begins, and the people will be judged according to all their wicked actions. This account stands as a warning and a call to intercede for others before it is too late.

Hosts: Tanya Franks; Ben Taylor

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Day 233 | Ezekiel 20:1–22:16

In Ezekiel 20–22, God calls His people to remember their history—from His rescue out of Egypt to their repeated rebellion in the wilderness and beyond. Though He gave His laws to bring life and protect them, generation after generation chose idols over Him. Now He confronts them face to face, calling for wholehearted devotion, not lukewarm faith. Yet even in judgment, He promises restoration for those who return to Him.

Hosts: Noah Sidhom, Tanya Franks

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