Ezra 1:6

Picking up where 2 Chronicles ends, Ezra describes the return of exiles to Jerusalem and the eventual rebuilding of the temple. Using the influence of pagan kings and unbelieving rulers, God was faithful to bring his people back to the land and reestablish worship at the temple.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise.”

Daily Bible Reading—November 2025. Build consistent interaction with Scripture! Each day you'll find background, key verses for meditation, and reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture. Prayers prompted by the day's passage will help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month!

God’s Word is both. True. In a time when you have to question if it’s real, here’s something you can trust. Verified. Worthy. But it’s also beautiful. So lovely, in fact, you sometimes have to ask, "God loves us like that?" Trace the Bible’s story through 66 books and you’ll see how God is up to something true and beautiful in your life, too. Start here in the Old Testament.