OT Marathon August 5

2 Chronicles 29:3 – 31:21 3 In the first month of the first year of his reign, he opened the doors of the temple of the Lord and repaired them. 4 He brought in the priests and the Levites, assembled them in the square on the east side 5 and said: “Listen to me, Levites! Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the temple of the Lord, […]

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OT Marathon August 4

Isaiah 13-16 A Prophecy Against Babylon 13 A prophecy against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz saw: 2 Raise a banner on a bare hilltop,     shout to them; beckon to them     to enter the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded those I prepared for battle;     I have summoned my warriors to carry out my wrath—     those who rejoice in my triumph. 4 Listen, a […]

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OT Marathon August 2

Isaiah 1-5  1 The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah,kings of Judah. A Rebellious Nation 2 Hear me, you heavens! Listen, earth!     For the Lord has spoken: “I reared children and brought them up,     but they have rebelled against me. 3 The ox knows its master,     the donkey its owner’s manger, but Israel does not […]

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OT Marathon August 1

Isaiah 28  Woe to the Leaders of Ephraim and Judah 28 Woe to that wreath, the pride of Ephraim’s drunkards,     to the fading flower, his glorious beauty, set on the head of a fertile valley—     to that city, the pride of those laid low by wine! 2 See, the Lord has one who is powerful and strong.     Like a hailstorm and […]

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OT Marathon July 31

Hosea 10-14 10 Israel was a spreading vine;     he brought forth fruit for himself. As his fruit increased,     he built more altars; as his land prospered,     he adorned his sacred stones. 2 Their heart is deceitful,     and now they must bear their guilt. The Lord will demolish their altars     and destroy their sacred stones. 3 Then they will say, “We […]

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