40 Minutes In The Old Testament

King Artaxerxes hands Ezra a letter that gives him everything he needs to get the worship and teaching of God going. Ezra finds that he needs more Levites if he is going to complete the task before him. And when you’ve boasted about God, it’s hard to ask for an armed escort. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Darius makes a decree that the temple rebuild continues and adds to what Cyrus decreed. Whatever you do, don’t try to stop the construction. The Passover is celebrated with some interesting language. And we meet Ezra. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel look at letters sent back and forth from different rulers that are trying to figure out if the Jews have really been told to rebuild their temple and city. Some are in good faith, and some seem not to be. And God doesn’t leave His people without a preacher. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

There is a lot of joy and a lot of tears as the foundation of the temple is laid. Certain adversaries ask to help rebuild the temple and their offer is rejected. But the people of God are made afraid and discouraged from continuing to rebuild the temple. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

The exiles return to Judah and Jerusalem in very specific numbers. Proof of genealogy is needed to be numbered in the priesthood. And the altar is rebuilt. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Ezra in this episode. King Cyrus is a different kind of conqueror and God uses him to fulfill the words of Jerimiah. Cyrus knows the difference between being loved and being feared. And some of the people of God are headed home to rebuild the House of the Lord. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel take a little extra time and finish the book of 2 Kings in this episode. There is no good king after Josiah. The wrath of God has come, and Judah is taken into captivity. But there is still a glimmer of hope. God keeps His promises. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Josiah doesn’t destroy the tomb of the man of God who prophesied the very things Josiah is doing. The priests of false gods in Samaria are slain on their altars and high places. And Josiah puts together the second greatest Passover ever celebrated. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Josiah gets to work tearing down, smashing, and burning every idolatrous thing in the kingdom. He defiles all the idols that defiled Judah. And puts graveyards in place of pillars to false gods.  Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Josiah begins to reign after the son of Manasseh is killed. The Book of the Law is discovered in the temple and read to Josiah. The king is convinced that judgment is coming, which is confirmed by Huldah the prophetess. Josiah may not live to see the wrath of God, but reform is coming anyway. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube