Chapter 45, The Return of the Exiles, OT with DA Part 2

In this session we cover chapter 45 of Prophets and Kings. Prophets and Kings was first published in 1917 and covers biblical history from the time of Solomon through to the end of the Old Testament. This is "Part 2" of OT with DA because we've already done Part 1, Patriarchs and Prophets. If you haven't already followed along with that reading challenge, please do! I think you'll love it! All the videos are here on my channel.
This reading challenge will take us through all 60 chapters of Prophets and Kings. You can watch either here on KZbin or LIVE on Instagram. The videos are also archived on my Instagram page, but the sound and video quality are better here on KZbin.
Thank you for tuning in and I hope you stay with us for the whole book.
Blessings and love!

[@n.t.495]

0:00: 📚 Discussion on book recommendations, listening habits, and future plans for reading books. 6:28: 🔮 Prophecy of Cyrus's arrival foretold the Jews' deliverance from Babylonian captivity. 11:58: 📜 History of Israel and the church marked by subjugation to foreign powers, leading to the return of the exiles. 18:32: 🙏 Daniel's heartfelt confession and plea for forgiveness for the sins of his people. 24:04: 💫 God's faithfulness in keeping Covenant with Messiah demonstrated in Daniel 9. 29:45: ⏳ Fulfillment of ancient promises through voluntary offerings for the temple's rebuilding. 35:40: 🔍 Discussion on the lack of miraculous events during the temple rebuilding and the significance of visible tokens. 41:32: 💡 Recognizing and appreciating the significance of small victories and blessings in the midst of high expectations and comparisons. 46:53: 💡 Solomon failed to offer what was truly valuable to God, leading to his enslavement of his own people. 52:47: 🔑 Significance of animal sacrifices in Old Testament teachings 58:14: ⛪ The Solomonic temple emphasized Solomon over Yahweh, undermining the gospel message by complicating simplicity. 1:04:00: ⏳ God's promise of restoration after loss, emphasizing patience and faith in His timing. 1:10:09: 📖 Discussion on choosing the perfect word to summarize Psalm 126 and the importance of waiting to finalize the word.

[@emmaunelleSpot]

The 70 years weren't an arbitrary number of judgment by God. It was based on their direct disobedience to His statutes (Lev.25:4 & 2Chr.36:21). God tried to stay the consequences of their rebellion as long as He could, but they (like we) insisted on having it "their" way.

[@robertmueller2023]

Swaggert: "I am a sinner. I cannot save myself. I belong in hell!!!" What is sin? Badness, wrongdoing, immorality? Or just ignorance/inattention? Is that all that is aging me and leading me to my ultimate grave? Inattention?