Don't Miss This Study

In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study Ezra and Nehemiah, following Israel's return from exile as they begin the long work of rebuilding Jerusalem, the temple, and their covenant relationship with God. These chapters remind us that every story of faith includes moments of starting again, and that the Lord is always ready to welcome His people home.

As the people lay the temple's foundation, face opposition, and press forward despite discouragement, they discover that rebuilding rarely happens all at once. Faith grows one step at a time through small, consistent acts of devotion, even when progress feels slow. Again and again, scripture reminds us that the good hand of God is upon His people, strengthening them as they continue the work He has called them to do.

This episode also highlights the role of prophets in times of rebuilding. Through the words of Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, and Zechariah, we see that God's servants encourage, strengthen, and remind His people of who they truly are. Rather than being defined by past mistakes, the Lord invites us to accept His new decree over our lives and move forward with faith, courage, and joy.

Above all, Ezra and Nehemiah testify that rebuilding is not a story of shame but of hope. The joy of the Lord becomes our strength as we remember His goodness, recognize His hand in our lives, and choose once again to walk with Him. No matter where we begin, His gracious hand is always reaching out, inviting us to build something beautiful with Him.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
05:45 Ezra 1: Cyrus' decree to return
11:24 Experiencing renewed faith
21:22 Laying the temple's foundation
26:30 Reflecting on love and grief
32:16 Scripture study and personal growth
33:43 Addressing daily frustrations
42:24 Jews' Reputation with Persian King
49:09 Role of prophets in scripture
51:34 The good hand of God
58:25 Praising and Worshiping Together
01:01:25 The joy of spiritual commitments
01:06:58 Observing the Feast of Booths
01:12:19 Creating a personalized teaching blueprint

Sign up for the Don’t Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com

#dontmissthis #comefollowme

NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don’t Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week’s newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven’t had a chance yet!!
www.dontmissthisstudy.com

Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy
Podcast: Don’t Miss This Study
Facebook: Don’t Miss This Study

Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace

Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/

Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App
https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 2 Chronicles 14-20; 26; 30, discovering what some of the greatest prayers in scripture teach us about the heart of God. Through the lives of Asa, Jehoshaphat, and Hezekiah, we see leaders who faced impossible situations yet continually turned to the Lord, trusting that His power was greater than any obstacle before them.

As armies gathered, kingdoms were threatened, and fear surrounded them, these faithful kings chose prayer before panic. Whether facing overwhelming odds, uncertain futures, or desperate personal trials, they sought the Lord with humble hearts, believing that God hears every cry and remains faithful to His promises. Their stories remind us that prayer is not a last resort but the first place we can turn when we don't know what to do.

This episode also explores what it means to fix our eyes on God instead of our fears. Rather than counting reasons to give up, these kings remembered who God is and what He had already done for His people. As they trusted Him, the Lord answered with guidance, protection, peace, and unexpected miracles, showing that His graciousness reaches every sincere soul who calls upon Him.

Above all, these chapters offer hope for anyone who has ever wondered if heaven is listening. The same God who heard the prayers of ancient kings still hears ours today. He sees every tear, knows every burden, and invites us to bring every fear before Him. No prayer offered in faith goes unnoticed, because our God is gracious, merciful, and always ready to hear His children.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
03:03 Studying prayers of three kings
07:06 Finding faith over logic
12:27 Temple dedication and divine promise
13:21 Reflecting on First Kings 8
17:28 Imagining prayer in a new way
20:46 Discussing Hezekiah in 2 Kings
23:03 Hezekiah receives and prays over letter
27:52 Discussing Faith and Feeling Ignored
30:10 Hezekiah's Illness and Prayer
34:21 Weekly word: Graciousness and prayer
35:44 Subscribing to the app and newsletter

Sign up for the Don’t Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com

#dontmissthis #comefollowme

NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don’t Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week’s newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven’t had a chance yet!!
www.dontmissthisstudy.com

Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy
Podcast: Don’t Miss This Study
Facebook: Don’t Miss This Study

Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace

Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/

Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App
https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 2 Kings 16–25, following the final years of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. As one kingdom falls and another struggles to survive, these chapters reveal that the greatest danger was never the nations surrounding them, but the slow drift of hearts turning away from God. Even in seasons of decline, the Lord continued to invite His people to return, reminding us that repentance is always an invitation to come home.

Through the faithful examples of Hezekiah and Josiah, we see what it looks like to seek God with a whole heart. They opened the doors of the temple, restored true worship, gathered the people, rediscovered the scriptures, and removed anything that drew hearts away from the Lord. Their stories remind us that spiritual renewal often begins with small, intentional choices to place God first, trust His voice, and create room for His presence in our lives.

This episode also explores the voices we choose to listen to. While the enemy filled God's people with fear, doubt, and discouragement, the scriptures continually pointed them back to truth, hope, and covenant promises. Whether through worship, scripture study, generosity, or quiet acts of repentance, every step toward God helped retune hearts that had slowly drifted out of harmony. The Lord never stopped inviting His people to return, no matter how far they had wandered.

Although these chapters record the fall of kingdoms and the sorrow of exile, they end with a quiet reminder that God is never finished with His people. Even after loss and captivity, He continued preparing the way for restoration. The same promise is true today. No matter where our story has taken us, the Lord continues to call us back, restore what has been broken, and remind us that with Him, our story is never over.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
05:36 Kings vs Chronicles narratives
08:45 King Ahaz adopts foreign altar design
12:27 Life's guitar strings and faith
16:30 Reflecting on Personal Accountability
17:45 Relying on faith in hard times
20:30 Repetitive cycles in human life
25:35 Repairing Doors and Hearts
29:32 Embracing sudden change through faith
32:11 Discussing Passover timing changes
34:00 Embracing joyful persistence
38:45 Singing enthusiastically in church
41:21 Hezekiah's faith and success
44:20 Inviting everyone to the covenant
48:37 Using scripture to guide life
51:23 Destroying the old altar
54:31 Jacob Becomes Israel
57:08 Reflecting on Faith and Priorities
59:28 Jehoiakin's partial restoration

Sign up for the Don’t Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com

#dontmissthis #comefollowme

NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don’t Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week’s newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven’t had a chance yet!!
www.dontmissthisstudy.com

Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy
Podcast: Don’t Miss This Study
Facebook: Don’t Miss This Study

Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace

Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/

Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App
https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 2 Kings 2–7 and discover that the God who worked miracles through Elijah is the same God who continues to work through Elisha. As one prophet passes the mantle to another, these chapters remind us that God's power has never been limited to one person or one generation. He is the same God yesterday, today, and forever, still healing, providing, rescuing, and strengthening His children.

From the healing of the waters at Jericho to the widow's overflowing oil, each miracle points beyond Elisha and toward the heart of God. Whether providing more than enough for a grieving family, reminding us that repentance brings lasting healing, or showing that His blessings often exceed our expectations, these stories reveal a Savior whose grace is abundant. God is not interested in merely helping us survive. He delights in restoring, multiplying, and making us whole.

The story of Naaman teaches that God's greatest miracles often come through simple acts of faith. Though Naaman expected a dramatic solution, healing came through humble obedience as he washed in the Jordan River. These chapters invite us to trust that God is patient with our growth, willing to work with us through every attempt, every setback, and every step toward becoming completely clean. His purpose is not partial healing, but complete restoration.

The episode concludes by showing that no concern is too great or too small for the Lord. Whether raising a child back to life, helping someone recover a borrowed axe head, or answering the quiet prayers of everyday disciples, God cares deeply about every part of our story. Together, these chapters testify that the same God who performed miracles in the Old Testament still works in our lives today, inviting us to trust Him, seek His Spirit, and believe that His power is never exhausted.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
03:52 Discussing Elijah's Miracles in Hebrew
08:29 Discussing faith and relationship journey
10:21 Desiring a life led by the Spirit
13:31 Continuing God's miracles and presence
16:54 Discussing lasting impact of miracles
22:44 Widow's plea for help
26:03 Questioning and starting to pray
26:33 Questioning faith and superstitions
30:20 Elisha's miraculous revival
33:05 Discussing a leper's honorable introduction
38:23 Naaman's Servants Encourage Him
41:01 The significance of number seven
44:33 Floating ax head miracle story
47:08 God's care in everyday life

Sign up for the Don’t Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com

#dontmissthis #comefollowme

NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don’t Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week’s newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven’t had a chance yet!!
www.dontmissthisstudy.com

Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy
Podcast: Don’t Miss This Study
Facebook: Don’t Miss This Study

Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace

Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/

Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App
https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 1 Kings 12-13; 17-22 and explore the divided kingdom of Israel, the ministry of Elijah, and the many ways God shows up in our lives. Through stories of kings, prophets, miracles, and personal struggles, these chapters remind us that faith is not about choosing the easiest path, but about trusting God enough to keep moving forward even when we cannot see the outcome.

As the kingdom divides under Rehoboam and Jeroboam, the discussion highlights the danger of choosing convenience over covenant commitment. The temptation to make discipleship easier often comes at the cost of sacrifice, growth, and devotion. Dave and Grace reflect on how spiritual strength is built through consistent faithfulness, reminding us that some of the deepest blessings come not from avoiding difficulty, but from remaining dedicated when the journey requires effort.

The heart of the episode follows Elijah’s remarkable experiences during a time of drought and uncertainty. Whether being fed by ravens, helping a widow whose oil never fails, or witnessing God’s power on Mount Carmel, Elijah learns again and again that the Lord provides exactly what is needed. These stories invite us to get off the bench and step into faith, trusting that God can work through unlikely circumstances, unexpected people, and miracles that often begin with simple acts of obedience.

The episode concludes with Elijah’s moments of exhaustion, discouragement, and renewal. Under a juniper tree and later on a mountain, he discovers that God does not always appear through dramatic displays of power. Sometimes He comes through a meal, a moment of rest, a small cloud on the horizon, or a still small voice. Together, these chapters testify of a God who is both powerful and personal, who keeps His promises, strengthens His people, and remains present through every season of the journey.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
04:01 Jeroboam's Prophecy and Kingdom Split
06:45 The king's misguided counsel
10:52 Types of athletes and mindsets
15:45 Introduction to Elijah's Stories
18:10 Unexpected ways God provides
22:35 Fetching water and asking for bread
26:06 Elijah's promise and the sick son
27:08 Faith before evidence
30:54 Biblical story and themes discussion
36:03 Elijah's Sacrifice and Miracle
36:59 Miraculous biblical fire story
40:39 Holding onto faith through doubt
45:40 Discussing Biblical Verse Interpretation
48:16 Elijah's time in the cave
51:15 God's appearances in scripture
53:50 Social media handles and sign-off

Sign up for the Don’t Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com

#dontmissthis #comefollowme

NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don’t Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week’s newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven’t had a chance yet!!
www.dontmissthisstudy.com

Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy
Podcast: Don’t Miss This Study
Facebook: Don’t Miss This Study

Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace

Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/

Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App
https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app