May 23, 2021
The restoration of the faith community Ezra led back to Israel began with a journey back to the land God had promised to Abraham and had fulfilled in later years. Their ability to return was brought about through the active hand of God on the many circumstances needed...
May 16, 2021
After many years and much adversity and afflictions, the returning exiles were able to rebuild the House of God. Upon the completion of the Temple, the people celebrated with worship because it was God that had orchestrated their restoration, while also remembering...
May 9, 2021
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...
Apr 25, 2021
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...
Apr 18, 2021
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.
