Old Testament Books

God has called us to build His kingdom, but sometimes that task feels hopeless. Serving at church, investing in others, and sharing God’s love with a world that doesn’t care sometimes feels worthless. In the Book of Haggai, we meet a group of people at another point in history who felt the same way. In this 4-day plan, we’ll see how God encouraged them and what that means for us. 

Haggai: Building God’s Church

This 4-day plan will walk you through the book of Haggai by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how prioritizing God’s presence over personal gain brings true life and fulfillment through Jesus, our ultimate temple.

Haggai: God's Presence in Rebuilding | Video Devotional

A major idea in the New Temple is restoration. Just as the Jews were restoring the temple Jesus restores us to right relationship with Himself. Explore how Christ is at work to restore his whole creation, including you!



The New Temple

When Persia defeated Babylon in 539 BC, the exiled Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. However, the construction project remained stagnant and was gradually neglected by the people. Haggai thus preached four passionate sermons to exhort them to shift from living a self-centred to a God-centred life by prioritising building God’s house. Haggai’s call is still very much relevant to Christians today, the church builders.

Through the Bible: Haggai

The book of Haggai is certainly not the best-known book of the Bible. It only has two chapters and is about rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem, which is not a major topic of interest for present-day Christians. But when we read carefully and attentively, this book contains valuable lessons for believers from all centuries and from all over the planet.

Under Construction: Lessons From the Book of Haggai

Haggai prophesied in the post-exilic period as God’s people resettled in the Promised Land after being exiled in Babylon. Tasked with rebuilding the temple, Haggai rebuked the people for living in luxury while the temple lay in ruins. Repeatedly, God encourages the people to “consider their ways” (Haggai 1:5, 7), inviting them to reflect on the fruitlessness of their excess and reorient their hearts and lives to Him.

Priorities: A Study in Haggai

The Lord is always at work in our lives - teaching, purging, guiding, and strengthening. In the little book of Haggai, we learn great truth about His work in us and how we are to work with Him. Welcome to God's Construction Zone! Let's join Scott Pauley now as we study this book together. All Scripture quotations are taken from the Authorized Version (KJV). 

God's Construction Zone

If you fear the future and you’re fast losing hope, this five-day plan with Badi Badibanga is for you. While you may be facing difficulties, you can live with the extraordinary assurance that God will have the final word in everything, including your life. Learn to put God first, aligning your life with His purposes and resting in the truth that He strengthens and sustains you for what’s next.

Haggai: What's Next?

This devotion taken from Book of Haggai will equip you with biblical truths and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.


Book of Haggai

Haggai is a window into how obedience to God can lead to a window into the great story of salvation in history. Join us for this two-week deep dive into this short book.

Haggai

This is a monthly Bible reading program for one year. You may also join this program through audio Bible by listening to it for about 20 minutes daily. Let's be more active in reading the word of God every day.


Bible Yearly Plan for November

As we start the new year, there are some constants of which we need to be reminded. This 5-day reflection written by Navaz DCruz helps to remind us that the love of God is a constant and a plumbline we need to live by and adjust our lives. 

The Love of God - the Plumb Line

This 10-day plan will walk you through the book of Zechariah by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how God's promise of his eternal presence to his people is fulfilled in Jesus, the true temple and final king. 

Zechariah: Hope for God's Presence | Video Devotional

Often we are caught up in the urgent demands of the day-to-day, and then years go by, and we realize we have not been making the small choices that will get us where we actually wanted to be. Learn how Zerubbabel set an example of persevering and saying YES to the next small brave step God asked of him. 

Yes and Amen

Like Haggai, Zechariah prophesies during the post-exilic period as Israel began resettling in the Promised Land. Zechariah encourages Israel to remain faithful and prophesies of a coming righteous King who will bring salvation to His people (Zechariah 9:10). This book reminds us that we too must be to what God has called us to, always hopefully anticipating when God Himself “will be king over all the earth” (Zechariah 14:9).

The Coming Messiah: A Study in Zechariah

The book of Zechariah comprises two sessions. The first consists of eight visions centered on encouraging the Jewish remnants to rebuild God’s house, followed by four messages proclaiming God’s faithfulness and righteousness. The second includes two messianic oracles, foreshadowing the first and the second coming of Christ. Christians awaiting Jesus’ rescue will find hope from this book, and just as Zechariah prophesied, “Behold, your king is coming to you!”

Through the Bible: Zechariah

The call for God's covenant people, in Zechariah 9:12, ‘Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope’, is the key verse for this series. The hope that Zechariah proclaims is hope in God as King, hope that God has come to dwell with us,
and hope that the covenant between God and God’s people will be restored. This is the sure hope that holds us captive.

Prisoners of Hope

This devotion taken from the book of Zechariah will equip you with biblical truths and guide you to practice them daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.

Book of Zechariah

Zechariah

Behold the wonder of the Word, with Revive Our Hearts! The prophetic portion of the Old Testament is full of rich theology, divine promises, and strong warnings against evil. Among the prophets we find Jeremiah’s lament, Isaiah’s messianic promises, Ezekiel’s confounding vision, and Daniel’s great faith!  Volume 4 of our WOW series, The Prophets, shows the wonder of God's mercy, even in the darkest of times.

Wonder of the Word: The Prophets & the Wonder of God's Mercy (Vol.4 - Isaiah - Malachi)

Bible Yearly Plan for December

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Joy.”

Daily Bible Reading – December 2021: God’s Word of Joy

When the Bible is confusing, Through the Word explains it–with clear and concise audio guides for every chapter. Here in Malachi, we find some of the Bible’s most down-to-earth passages. God’s people have been doubting His love and challenging His justice, and God’s response is direct and to the heart. Kris Langham guides us as we drop our excuses and get real about our devotion to God. 


Malachi Explained | Getting Real With God

Did you know God had a name, just like you and me? This three-day devotional will cover the meaning of God’s great name, “Yahweh,” to give us a greater understanding of who He is.

Yahweh: God’s Name

In this plan, join Dave Cornes for an in-depth look at the book of Malachi. If you’re tired of going through the motions, discover what it means to live fully devoted to the God whose love for you is based on His promise, not your performance. Recover faithfulness in your relationships. Learn to practice justice and generosity. Amidst life’s struggles, embrace the extraordinary righteousness that is yours through Jesus. 

The Book of Malachi

This 4-day plan will walk you through the book of Malachi by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn that through Jesus we can trust that nothing—doubt, hardship, or failure—can separate us from God's love and provision.

Malachi: Finding God's Love in Hard Times | Video Devotional

A hundred years after returning to the Promised Land, the Jews had fallen back to spiritual lethargy. Malachi confronted their corruption by narrating six disputes between God and the people. Reading about the sinning pattern of Israel is frustrating sometimes, but as the final book of the Old Testament, Malachi as preparation for the Messiah in the New Testament, who would eventually destroy our sinful nature on the cross.

Through the Bible: Malachi

Somberly closing the Old Testament, Malachi shows that a thousand years after Sinai, unfaithfulness, greed, and injustice continue to plague God’s people. Moreover, Malachi’s ministry initiates centuries of prophetic silence. Despite the growing darkness, however, Malachi prophesies a coming messenger who would prepare the way of the Lord. Four hundred years later, a new era of redemption dawned when the cries of John the Baptist echoed in the wilderness.

Purification: A Study in Malachi

Following the prophecy of Malachi—the final book of the Old Testament—God's chosen people endured over 400 years of silence as they awaited the arrival of the Messiah. His words held immense weight for the Jews of his day. So, too, should they for the church today. This 6-day study delves into the key points of Malachi's message to believers—both then and now.

Malachi: Before the Silence

Join us as we dive into our Summer Bible Project where we will be reading through the Minor Prophets. 

Summer Bible Project- the Minor Prophets

The Bible is a compilation of 66 books with an overarching theme. When these themes are recognized, they help us understand how one single story is woven from beginning to end. Each theme will enable us to understand Jesus and why He came. This devotional will look at one book of the Bible per week, focusing on the theme of each book and reinforcing noteworthy text.

One Single Story Bible Themes Part 3

Reflect on the books of the Minor Prophets through powerfully crafted images and helpful questions to reflect upon.

Old Testament Books

Haggai

Haggai: Building God’s Church

Haggai: God's Presence in Rebuilding | Video Devotional

The New Temple

Through the Bible: Haggai

Under Construction: Lessons From the Book of Haggai

Priorities: A Study in Haggai

God's Construction Zone

Haggai: What's Next?

Book of Haggai

Haggai

Zechariah

Bible Yearly Plan for November

The Love of God - the Plumb Line

Zechariah: Hope for God's Presence | Video Devotional

Yes and Amen

The Coming Messiah: A Study in Zechariah

Through the Bible: Zechariah

Prisoners of Hope

Book of Zechariah

Malachi

Wonder of the Word: The Prophets & the Wonder of God's Mercy (Vol.4 - Isaiah - Malachi)

Bible Yearly Plan for December

Daily Bible Reading – December 2021: God’s Word of Joy

Malachi Explained | Getting Real With God

Yahweh: God’s Name

The Book of Malachi

Malachi: Finding God's Love in Hard Times | Video Devotional

Through the Bible: Malachi

Purification: A Study in Malachi

Malachi: Before the Silence

Summer Bible Project- the Minor Prophets

One Single Story Bible Themes Part 3

Seeing the Minor Prophets