Resuming Restoration (Part 2)

The efforts to rebuild the Temple have undergone a number of ups and downs, starts and stops. But with the favor of King Darius, the people of God can complete their calling. As we study this passage, we learn a number of lessons about God’s providence, our...

Resuming Restoration (Part 1)

After sixteen years, the Jews who returned to rebuild the Temple restarted their work, but their renewed desire to complete the House of God did not come without its obstacles. In this message, we take insights from the Prophet Haggai to help us to apply lessons for...

Restoration Set-backs

Ezra chapter three ends with celebration as the people of God restore the foundation of the Temple.  But soon after, progress is replaced with discouragement as they are hindered from worshiping God. In our study of Ezra chapter 4 we take a closer look at its message...

Restoration Begins

Under His direction, the people of God returned to Jerusalem with the mission of restoring worship to the land and their daily lives. In this message we take a closer look at what that entailed for them and how we as the church should apply it to ourselves.

Four P’s for the People of God

The opening of the Book of Ezra recounts the beginning of how God used a pagan king to restore His people to their land and to rebuild worship. In this message we look at this passage and learn about God’s promise, providence, priorities and purposes and how...