The children of Israel are able to rebuild the temple. In Ezra 3: 3-6, we see what happened before the foundation was laid.

The priests are rebuked in Malachi 1:6-10. It's a reminder for how we should maintain our relationship with the Lord.

A familar passage at this time of year, Luke 2:4-20 is the start of hope for man, and we delve deeper into peace and good will.

Exodus 17: 10-12, Moses needed help to complete the task God gave him; and we see the need for fellowship in our own lives.

David's prayer from I Chronicles 29: 10-16 gives us a great opportunity to adjust our mindset and focus on truly important things.

Josiah makes a convenant with God in 2 Kings 23: 3-20. We see how much effort he puts into it to help his people obey the covenant and how we need to approach our Christian life as well.

In 2 Kings 5:9-14, we see Naaman ask for healing and then be unhappy with the process. Let's look at how we can apply this to follow God's lead and receive his full blessing.

1 Chronicles 16: 8-17 gives us a beautiful psalm of thanksgiving from King David. It uplifted me and helped me learn where to focus, and I pray can do the same for you during this season of joy and thankfulness.

1 Kings 18:21 - we see the people of Israel's response to Elijah and see how we should respond when convicted of wrongdoings.

An excerpt of David's song of deliverance found in 2 Samuel 22:29-47