(Ezra 8) – A successful journey After Ezra had assembled the large group of Israelites who were coming with him from Babylon, he sends for Levites to…… Read more “A Successful Journey”
Tag: theology
The Hand Of God was upon him
(Ezra 7) – The Hand of God was upon him Chapter 7 jumps forward in time to the life of Ezra, about 58 years after the completion…… Read more “The Hand Of God was upon him”
God meant it for good
(Ezra 6) – What you meant for evil, God meant for good. The intent of the political officials was that in sending a letter to King Darius,…… Read more “God meant it for good”
God watches over us
(Ezra 5) – God watches over us The last time political officials came in contact with Israelites working on the temple, they forcibly stopped them from continuing.…… Read more “God watches over us”
God Never Stops
(Ezra 4:17-24) – God never stops In order to leverage their political power and try and stop the building of the temple, an accusation letter was sent…… Read more “God Never Stops”
Relentless Opposition
(Ezra 4:6-16) – Relentless opposition The enemies of Israel would stop at nothing to see their work stopped. They didn’t like them, and thus didn’t like the…… Read more “Relentless Opposition”
A Troubled “No”
(Ezra 4:1-5) – A troubled “no” As the leaders of the people, Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the house heads were responsible for making many decisions on behalf of…… Read more “A Troubled “No””
A Time of Restoration
(Ezra 3) – A time of Restoration In Ezra 3, we see the people of God gathering together in Jerusalem for the festivals of the 7th month.…… Read more “A Time of Restoration”
God Stirs Us
(Ezra 1) – God stirs up The book of Ezra was written after the end of the Babylonian exile as Israel returns home to rebuild the Temple…… Read more “God Stirs Us”
Matthew 28
(Matthew 28) – He’ll do what He says He’ll do. So much of our hope and joy in Jesus is in the assurance that He is true…… Read more “Matthew 28”