The Temple area which the returning (from captivity) Jews located was essentially the remains of the Temple of Solomon, built hundreds of years earlier (500 years, in round numbers). Ezra 3:1-7 has already told us about the rebuilding of the … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, THE ALTAR … AND THE PROPER KIND OF “FEAR” BEHIND IT
Yesterday we noticed this verse: "And they (the Jews) set the altar upon his bases; FOR FEAR WAS UPON THEM BECAUSE OF THE PEOPLE OF THOSE COUNTRIES: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD, even burnt offerings morning and evening." … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, THE ALTAR AND ONE OF ITS INNUMERABLE BENEFITS
Today we reach Ezra chapter 3 in our course through that whole little (divinely inspired) Book of History. At least the first three verses: "And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, ZERUBBABEL … ROYAL BLOOD!
In Ezra chapter 2 one of Judah's leaders is named, "Zerubbabel" to be specific. Remember, the man Ezra does not appear in the Book that bears his name until chapter 7. But thereafter, he (Ezra) virtually dominates the remaining chapters. Read with … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, “EXAMINE YOURSELVES!”
As the Jews returned from captivity each man or woman apparently had to prove his or her ancestry. Especially this was so of the leaders. (Remember, priests could only serve IF they were of the Tribe of Levi and of the family of Aaron, one of his … [Continue reading]
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