The Jews rejoice with thanksgiving as they lay the foundation of the new Temple in Jerusalem.  Psalms 116, 117, 127, 128, 134, Ezra 3:8-13, Psalm 66

The resettlement of Jerusalem begins by reclaiming their homes, and building an altar so that daily sacrifices and God-appointed celebrations can begin.  Ezra 2:68-70; Ezra 3:1-7; Psalms 87, 107, 111, 112, 113, 114

Cyrus, king of Persia, responds to a 150-year prophecy and sends Jews back to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple.  Ezra 1:1-11, Psalm 85, 126, 125, Ezra 2:1-67; Isaiah 45:1-7; Matt 5:3-5

Today, we get more information about Daniel's 70 weeks prophecy, and his trip to the lion's den as well.  Daniel 9:20-27; 6:1-18,19-28; 1:21; Luke 19:28-44

Babylonians see the handwriting on the wall.  Daniel acknowledges and repents of national sin, and receives a message from Gabriel! Daniel 5:1-16,17-31; 9:1-19,20-27; Isaiah 45:1-7; Jeremiah 25:8-14

Today's psalmists remember God's promise to David, acknowledge God's authority and faithfulness, praise the Lord, and sadly remember Zion. Psalms 89, 92, 93, 102, 123, 130, 137

Today's Psalms remind exiled Jews and us that God is our only refuge and Hope! We have no worthy sacrifice to cover sin except for the blood of the Lamb.  Praise His name!  Psalms 49, 50, 53, 67, 77, 80

Today, we take a look at Psalms of comfort, encouragement, and hope for the exiled Israelites and for us!  Psalm 15, Psalm 25, Psalm 26, Psalm 27, Psalm 36, Psalm 37

Daniel reveals information on the Last Days and it sounds familiar!  Jeremiah 52:31-34; Daniel 7:15-28; Psalm 10:1-18, 13:1-6, 14:1-7

The Lord describes the land for each tribe of Israel around the Temple and King Nebuchadnezzar gives his personal testimony of God at work in his life.  Ezekiel 48:1-35;29:1-21; Daniel 4:1-22, 28-37