“But Zerubbabel, Jeshua and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel answered, ““You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia, commanded us.”...
“There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions.” ~ Ezra 8:21 Hi James and Ellen, It is about 458 years before God –...
“With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD: “‘He is good; his love to Israel endures forever.’” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.” ~ Ezra 3:11 Hi James and Ellen, Have...
“But the eye of their God was watching over the elders of the Jews, and they were not stopped until a report could go to Darius and his written reply be received.” ~ Ezra 5:5 Hi James and Ellen, Are you okay with being told what you are to do? Are you okay with...
“For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.” ~ Ezra 7:10 Hi James and Ellen, The time has arrived. The moment is here. Who will lead? Who will go? How about money? How about...
“This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ““ ‘The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah.” ~ Ezra 1:2 Hi James and Ellen, Do you know a guy or kid...
