Daniel 4. It is God who sets up rulers and removes them. King Nebuchadnezzar allowed his pride to be his downfall. He was one of the greatest and most powerful rules of his day, until the Lord humbled him. Yahweh is King of kings and Lord of lords. No amount of earthly power or rule …

Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids

#141: The Pride of King Nebuchadnezzar

Daniel 3. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego would obey and follow Yahweh, even if it cost their lives. They were willing to be thrown into the fiery furnace rather than bow to a golden image. They trusted God, no matter the cost, and God rescued them in the fire.

#140: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace

מ Mem 97 Oh, how I love your law!    I meditate on it all day long.98 Your commands are always with me    and make me wiser than my enemies.99 I have more insight than all my teachers,    for I meditate on your statutes.100 I have more understanding than the elders,    for I obey your precepts.101 I have kept my feet from every evil path    so that I might …

#139: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:97-112)

Daniel 2. God continued to reveal Himself faithful to Daniel in Babylon. God would prove Himself and show His glory in a foreign land as He gave Daniel the wisdom and understanding to interpret the king’s dream.

#138: Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

Daniel 1. God had promised to go with the Israelites to Babylon. God would be with four special young men who would prove faithful to following and serving God, even in a foreign land.

#137: Meet Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah

Ezekiel 10-11. God revealed something surprising to Ezekiel, something that neither he nor the Israelites would have expected.

#136: Ezekiel’s Vision

כ Kaph 81 I deeply long for you to save me.    I have put my hope in your word.82 My eyes grow tired looking for what you have promised.    I say, “When will you comfort me?”83 I’m as useless as a wineskin that smoke has dried up.    But I don’t forget to follow your orders.84 How long do I have to wait?    When …

#135: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:81-96)

Even though the Babylonians had invaded Jerusalem, God would not give up on His people. He gave them a beautiful promise through His prophet, Jeremiah that said, “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares …

#134: The Fall of Jerusalem

Jeremiah had followed Yahweh from the time he was a young man and heard His calling. Even though it had led him to a muddy pit, Jeremiah could still say, “Great is your faithfulness, O God.”

#133: Jeremiah Escapes from the Pit

The Lord had placed His Words inside of Jeremiah, and even if he tried to walk away from his calling, he couldn’t. There was a fire inside his bones, the fire of the Word of God, that would not stay silent. God had given Jeremiah words to speak, and even though it caused him persecution, …

#132: Jeremiah: A Fire Shut up in my Bones

ט Teth 65 Do good to your servant    according to your word, Lord.66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment,    for I trust your commands.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,    but now I obey your word.68 You are good, and what you do is good;    teach me your decrees.69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,    I keep your precepts with all my heart.70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,    but …

#131: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:65-80)

#130: The Weeping Prophet

God had called Jeremiah out of hiddenness, into the life of a prophet. God was placing His words into Jeremiah’s mouth. It would not be easy, in fact, it would be so hard, Jeremiah came to be known as the weeping prophet. God’s call is not to ease, but to obedience. A life with God …

#129: The Calling of Jeremiah

ז Zayin 49 Remember your word to your servant,    for you have given me hope.50 My comfort in my suffering is this:    Your promise preserves my life.51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully,    but I do not turn from your law.52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,    and I find comfort in them.53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,    who have forsaken your law.54 Your decrees are the theme of my …

#128: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:49-64)

 Zayin 49 Remember your word to your servant,    for you have given me hope.50 My comfort in my suffering is this:    Your promise preserves my life.51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully,    but I do not turn from your law.52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,    and I find comfort in them.53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,    who have forsaken your law.54 Your decrees are the theme of my song    wherever …

"Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105