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Upon returning from captivity in Babylon, the Israelites gathered to give thanks. We give thanks to Christ for releasing us from the captivity of our sins.

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BibleGateway: Nehemiah 12:27-43 ESV Text: Nehemiah 12:27-43 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:22 and ends at about 5:43      27 And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out… Upon returning from captivity in Babylon, the Israelites gathered to give thanks. We give thanks to Christ for releasing us from the captivity of our sins.

The last of the Old Testament prophets has the coming Savior fully in view, prophesying about John the Baptist who would prepare the way for Christ’s ministry.

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BibleGateway: Malachi 3:1-4 ESV Text: Malachi 3:1-4 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 0:53      1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me:… The last of the Old Testament prophets has the coming Savior fully in view, prophesying about John the Baptist who would prepare the way for Christ’s ministry.