Reading the Bible Daily

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we turn to Ezra 7, where Ezra finally steps into the narrative as a priest, scribe, and reformer whom God raises up to lead His people by the authority of His Word. Nearly sixty years have passed since the completion of the temple, and now God brings forward a servant whose heart is set on Scripture. Ezra models a pattern every Christian needs: Study the Word, obey the Word, and teach the Word. His life shows us how spiritual renewal begins with a heart devoted to God's truth and strengthened by His sovereign hand. Key Themes: • Ezra's godly example and devotion to Scripture • God's providential work through pagan kings • The meaning of "the good hand of God" on His servants • How Ezra points us to Christ, our true High Priest and perfect Teacher Passage: Ezra 7:1–28 Host: Dave Jenkins Whether you are seeking daily encouragement from God's Word or desire to grow in biblical discernment, this study of Ezra 7 will strengthen your faith and help you walk in obedience to the Lord. For more devotionals and resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In today's study, Dave walks through Ezra 6, where God brings the rebuilding of the temple to completion. After years of opposition, delay, and discouragement, the Lord vindicates His people, fulfills His promises, and restores joyful worship to Jerusalem. The chapter ends with the dedication of the temple and the celebration of Passover. Key Themes: • God's providence over kings and nations • Perseverance through faithful preaching • Joy restored through worship • Christ as the true and better temple Takeaway: The God who begins His work always brings it to completion. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In today's episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we walk through Ezra chapter 5, where God revives His people through the preaching of His Word. After years of discouragement and halted progress, the Lord sends His prophets Haggai and Zechariah to speak truth, strengthen weary hearts, and rekindle the rebuilding of the temple. This chapter shows us that when God's people lose courage, His Word restores conviction, obedience, and hope. Even renewed opposition cannot stop what God commands. And through His sovereign providence, the Lord uses every circumstance even the actions of adversaries to advance His purposes. In this devotional you will learn: • How God revives His people through Scripture. • Why obedience continues despite pressure and resistance. • How God's providence protects the work of His people. • How this passage points us to Christ, who strengthens His Church today. If you are discouraged or facing obstacles in your walk with God, Ezra 5 is a reminder that God's Spirit empowers His people to press on in faith. Scripture: Ezra 5:1–17 Key Verse: Zechariah 4:6 – "Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts." For more devotionals and resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Ezra 4 shows that whenever God's people begin His work, opposition quickly follows. In this chapter we see resistance, discouragement, and delay — yet the Lord's purpose remains firm. This devotional encourages believers to stand faithful when opposition rises and to trust that God's plan cannot be stopped. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Ezra 3 — Worship Restored: Building the Altar and Foundation Reading the Bible Daily with Dave | November 27, 2025 Ezra 3 records the first act of obedience after Israel's return from exile: rebuilding the altar and laying the foundation of the temple. Before the walls rise or the city is rebuilt, worship is restored. In this devotional study, Dave Jenkins explains: • Why worship comes before rebuilding • How unity and obedience shape God's people • The significance of joy and sorrow in God's renewing work • How Christ is the true altar, sacrifice, and foundation of our faith May this time in God's Word encourage you to build your life on Christ alone. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Ezra 2 is more than a list of names — it is a testimony of God's covenant faithfulness. In today's episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we see that God restores His people personally, not generally. Every name, every family, every servant, every priest mattered to God. And the same God who numbered the returning exiles knows His people today by name. Join Dave Jenkins as he walks through Ezra 2, showing how this passage points to Christ, the Church, and the personal nature of God's redeeming grace. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we begin the book of Ezra by looking at the opening chapter, where God stirs the heart of Cyrus, king of Persia, to fulfill His Word and send His people home from exile. Ezra 1 is a powerful reminder that God's sovereignty extends over kings, nations, and all of history. Here we see: • The fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy after seventy years of exile • God moving the heart of a pagan king to accomplish His redemptive purposes • The stirring of God's people to return and rebuild the temple • The restoration of the temple vessels that Nebuchadnezzar had taken • A preview of the greater restoration found in Jesus Christ Ezra 1 teaches us that restoration always begins with God, and that His promises never fail. It calls us to trust Him, obey Him, and join Him in the work of rebuilding what sin has broken. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we begin our study of the book of Ezra. After the exile, God moves the heart of Cyrus to send His people home, demonstrating His complete sovereignty over kings and kingdoms. Ezra reminds us that revival begins in the heart renewed by God's Word. Topics include: • The return from exile • Rebuilding the temple and renewing worship • Key themes such as God's sovereignty, holiness, repentance, and faithfulness • How Ezra points forward to Christ, the true temple • Encouragement for personal and family discipleship Memory Verse: Ezra 7:10 "For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach His statutes and rules in Israel." Find more devotionals at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this episode, we conclude our study of 2 Chronicles by tracing God's unchanging faithfulness from the height of Solomon's reign to the sorrow of Judah's exile and the hope restored through Cyrus. This overview shows how the entire book points us to the holiness, justice, mercy, and covenant commitment of God—even when His people falter. We revisit the rise and decline of Judah's kings, the revivals under Hezekiah and Josiah, the painful fall of Jerusalem, and the gracious promise of restoration. Above all, we see how every chapter prepares the way for Jesus Christ, the true and faithful King who accomplishes what no earthly ruler could. Key Themes: • God's faithfulness through human failure • The centrality of worship and obedience • Pride, repentance, and spiritual renewal • God's sovereignty over kings and nations • The hope of restoration fulfilled in Christ For more devotionals and resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

In this devotional episode, Dave Jenkins walks through the closing verses of 2 Chronicles—words filled with unexpected hope after the judgment of exile. Though Judah had fallen, the temple was destroyed, and the people were carried away to Babylon, God's promises did not fail. In 2 Chronicles 36:22–23, the Lord moves the heart of Cyrus, king of Persia, to send His people home and rebuild His house. These verses quietly but powerfully declare that God's Word stands firm, His sovereignty extends over kings and nations, and His mercy has the final word even after seasons of discipline. This passage reminds us that no situation lies beyond the reach of God's restoring grace. The same God who fulfilled His promises through Cyrus fulfills all His purposes today through the Lord Jesus Christ—our Redeemer and true hope beyond exile. Key Themes: • God fulfills every promise He makes • The Lord sovereignly directs kings and kingdoms • Judgment is never God's final word for His people • Restoration begins with God's initiative and calls for our response • Christ brings the ultimate return from exile through His redeeming work Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:22–23 (ESV) For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/