December 23 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is Revelation 15; Zechariah 12-14; and Proverbs 24. You can get through the entire Bible in a year listening to it on the way to and from work each day. The elderly with bad eyesight can now see the Bible verses in large print right on the screen. Little children, just learning how to read, can now read along by seeing and hearing each word pronounced. Imagine little children accomplishing something that many adults never do even once in their lifetimes--reading through the entire Bible. Get a free printed copy of the Bible Reading Schedule at LibertyGospelTracts.com. The Books are read in chronological order, which really helps you to understand the order that things happened. We offer free certificates at the end of the year, for those who read through the entire Bible. Just write to us to request one. May God bless you as you read through all that God has written for us.

December 22 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is Revelation 14; Zechariah 9-11; and Proverbs 23. You can get through the entire Bible in a year listening to it on the way to and from work each day. The elderly with bad eyesight can now see the Bible verses in large print right on the screen. Little children, just learning how to read, can now read along by seeing and hearing each word pronounced. Imagine little children accomplishing something that many adults never do even once in their lifetimes--reading through the entire Bible. Get a free printed copy of the Bible Reading Schedule at LibertyGospelTracts.com. The Books are read in chronological order, which really helps you to understand the order that things happened. We offer free certificates at the end of the year, for those who read through the entire Bible. Just write to us to request one. May God bless you as you read through all that God has written for us.

December 21 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is Revelation 13; Zechariah 5-8; and Proverbs 22. You can get through the entire Bible in a year listening to it on the way to and from work each day. The elderly with bad eyesight can now see the Bible verses in large print right on the screen. Little children, just learning how to read, can now read along by seeing and hearing each word pronounced. Imagine little children accomplishing something that many adults never do even once in their lifetimes--reading through the entire Bible. Get a free printed copy of the Bible Reading Schedule at LibertyGospelTracts.com. The Books are read in chronological order, which really helps you to understand the order that things happened. We offer free certificates at the end of the year, for those who read through the entire Bible. Just write to us to request one. May God bless you as you read through all that God has written for us.

December 20 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is Revelation 12; Zechariah 1-4; and Proverbs 21. You can get through the entire Bible in a year listening to it on the way to and from work each day. The elderly with bad eyesight can now see the Bible verses in large print right on the screen. Little children, just learning how to read, can now read along by seeing and hearing each word pronounced. Imagine little children accomplishing something that many adults never do even once in their lifetimes--reading through the entire Bible. Get a free printed copy of the Bible Reading Schedule at LibertyGospelTracts.com. The Books are read in chronological order, which really helps you to understand the order that things happened. We offer free certificates at the end of the year, for those who read through the entire Bible. Just write to us to request one. May God bless you as you read through all that God has written for us.

The sermon centers on the Annunciation to Mary, highlighting God's sovereign and gracious plan for salvation through the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. Through the angel Gabriel, God reveals that Mary, a humble and godly woman from Nazareth, will conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear a son named Jesus, who will be the Son of the Highest, inherit David's throne, and reign eternally. The passage emphasizes Mary's faith and spiritual discernment, contrasting her thoughtful response with Zechariah's fear, as she receives the divine message with reverence and submission. The sermon underscores the theological significance of the Incarnation, affirming that nothing is impossible with God, and uses Elizabeth's miraculous pregnancy as a divine confirmation of God's power. Ultimately, the message calls believers to trust in God's promises, to treasure His Word, and to recognize Jesus as the Savior who fulfills Scripture, inviting a response of worship and faithful obedience.

The sermon centers on the divine orchestration of history and prophecy as revealed in Luke 1:5–25, where the long-awaited arrival of John the Baptist signals the end of 400 years of prophetic silence and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Through the meticulous details of time, lineage, and priestly order—marked by Herod's reign as the departure of the Davidic scepter and the precise selection of Zechariah through divine lot—God establishes the historical and theological foundation for the coming Messiah. The righteous yet barren couple, Zechariah and Elizabeth, embody faithful obedience and patient waiting, and their encounter with the angel Gabriel underscores the power of God's promises, which transcend human impossibility. The angel's declaration that John would be filled with the Holy Spirit from birth and come in the spirit of Elijah fulfills Malachi's prophecy, preparing the people for the Lord's arrival. Zechariah's doubt, met with temporary silence, serves as a sobering reminder of the cost of unbelief, while the ultimate purpose remains the revelation of God's grace and the inauguration of a new era in salvation history, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ.

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/

Introduction: A great awakening among the Jewish people is coming in the future. It will come at the end of the age. It will come during the tribulation period, especially in the last half of the tribulation period. It will come especially, and in a massive way, at the time of the second advent. That great awakening is described in this 13th chapter. What is described is a great day of cleansing. And in this description, we find — not just the wonder of what God will graciously do for the Jewish people — but what God has done for ALL OF HIS PEOPLE in THE CLEANSING of His people. What God will do for Israel at the end of the age, God has done for you and me on the day that He saved us and forgave us of all our sins. We will consider this chapter under five headings, each one having to do with a relationship between God's saving acts and the cleansing of God's people. I. REPENTANCE AND CLEANSING (THE MOURNING OF THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER) This chapter is vitally connected to the ending of the previous one. "In that day" makes clear that a continuation of thought is occurring. This reaches back to verses 10-14 of the previous chapter and repeats the words at the beginning of verse 11. We can state the connection this way. THE GODLY GRIEF THAT GOD POURS OUT ON THE HOUSE OF DAVID AND THE INHABITANTS OF JERUSALEM IS DESIGNED BY GOD TO BRING THEM TO THEIR CLEANSING. This is what we find wherever salvation occurs, wherever cleansing occurs, wherever justification occurs — a broken and contrite heart. GODLY SORROW. GENUINE REPENTANCE. ESV 2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. The faith t

The imminent return of Christ is near, in this message the Pastor is urging listeners to remain vigilant amidst growing global unrest, deception, and anti-Semitism. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians, the message encourages believers to discern truth, maintain steadfast faith, and actively oppose evil through prayer, righteous living, and bold proclamation of the Gospel. The preacher stresses the importance of drawing firm lines based on biblical principles, particularly regarding trust in God's Word over worldly narratives, and to stand firm in faith, anticipating both personal trials and the fulfillment of prophecy in these tumultuous times, ultimately seeking to live blamelessly until Christ's return.

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 0:00 Since Jesus Came Into My Heart (congregational) 2:01 Missionary Prayer Chain 5:04 Hymn #259 "Hallelujah, It Is Done" (vv.1–3) 7:25 Fellowship / Instrumental Interlude 8:24 Hymn #259 Chorus & v.4 (reprise) 9:04 Offering & Announcements 10:20 Offertory Music 11:32 Hymn #337 "Trust and Obey" 15:54 Hymn #403 "Isn't the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful" 19:35 Special Music: "Be Thou My Vision" (solo) 22:34 Scripture & Dismissal; Sermon Text Announced (Romans 1v31) 23:25 Romans 1 Context Overview (1v16; vv.29–31) 26:31 Sermon Outline Preview 28:33 Definition of "Implacable" 33:48 The Depth of Implacability (Point 2) 34:34 A. Heart Closed to Mercy (Zechariah 7vv11–12) 37:50 B. Spirit of Unforgiveness (Matthew 18vv23–35) 50:56 C. Symptom of Reprobation (Romans 1) 51:43 The Deeds of the Implacable (Point 3) 52:00 In Families 58:58 In Society (James 4) 1:03:39 In Religion (John 11v53) 1:04:12 The Danger of Being Implacable (Point 4) 1:06:47 Warning & Scripture (Isaiah 57v21) 1:07:30 Deliverance From Implacability (Point 5) 1:08:00 Gospel & Memory Verse (Romans 5v10) 1:10:39 Christ's Call to Forgive (Ephesians 4v32) 1:11:59 Spirit-Produced Peace 1:12:50 Summary & Appeal 1:13:54 Invitation / Altar Call 1:14:07 Service Conclusion