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Finished Ezra. This prophet/Priest from line of Aaron showed “ God’s faithfulness” and showed God kept His promises to “rest this people to their land” Ezra led the second round of Israelites back to Judah from Babylon captivity.

Finished the book of Esther! Her faith in God showed His sovereignty and His living care for His people. Although God is not mentioned in this book, it is LOUD and clear that Esther and Mordechi believed He was real and was evident in their lives. God was /is working behind the scenes.

Finished Zechariah was “one of the 3 postexilic prophets (Haggai & Malachi)” he ministered to the small remnant of Jews who returned to Judah. God’s message thru this prophet was ‘to give hope’ to His people by revealing His future deliverance of them through the Messiah.

Finished Haggai minor prophet who was part of remnant that returned to Judah at King Cyrus’s decree. The people were called to rebuild the temple of God but started on their homes first. Their priorities were skewed until Haggai set them straight. At their obedience, they were richly blessed.

Finished Daniel-he was a teen when taken into Babylon captivity. He gave a historical account of faithful Jews also in captivity and showed God in control of heaven and earth, directing the forces of nature, destiny of nations & care for his people.

Ezekiel, prophet who announced God's judgment on Israel and other nations and to forte the eventual salvation of God's people. PROPHET Joel warned Judah of God's impending judgment due to their sins and urged them to turn back to God.

Finished book of Lamentations. scholars believe book was written by Jeremiah also called the weeping prophet. Judah was sieged for 2 yrs, instead of depending on God they depended on their king who asked Egypt for help against Babylon, and Egypt tricked them. This is what happens when we trust man to protect us! Men mere mortal only wants what is best for themselves, even if it means giving up their wife & children.

Finished book of Jeremiah. In the world’s view he was unsuccessful. No one liked, believed or took his advice. But God saw his obedience and that made him successful in His eyes. We need to measure success by God’s eyes, not the world’s. It will look very different, this should be our first clue.

Finished Habakkak. Prophet to Judah prior to their exile to Babylon. He communicated with God on behalf of the people, this was different than others.

Finished 2nd Kings & 2nd Chronicles. Judah has fallen & taken captive, the last of the kingdom of the people of God, but God is still merciful and we learn that a pagan king shows kindness to last living king of Judah and releases him from prison and allows him a seat at his table, Zedekiah, just like our Lird does, for us sinners.