Tag Archives: Temple

Questions for Reflection Ezra 7-10

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Mark Shields

Over the last week or so I’ve shared some thoughts from Ezra 4-6. What happened to the exiles trying to rebuild the temple can happen to us today. Many times we face adversaries in life but our mighty God can … Continue reading →

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Momentum Leads to Celebration

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Ezra 6, King Darius orders that research be done to find the decree concerning the rebuilding the temple of God. Once found, Darius added to the decree that no one can interfere with the work to be done. … Continue reading →

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Roadblocks We Face

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

When the enemies of the returned exiles heard about the rebuilding of the temple, they asked if they could help but their past idol worship was known. The Israelites had absolute confidence in God but didn’t trust their enemies so … Continue reading →

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The Journey Home – Ezra 2

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Mark Shields

In Ezra 2, God’s people who had been exiled in Babylon return on the 800 mile journey back home to Jerusalem. Almost 50,000 people return to their homeland. They had been through tough times, away from their homeland a long … Continue reading →

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God’s Word is Powerful – Ezra 1

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

God’s Word is powerful in human life. Because of the Word found in Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to let the exiles return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple. The Temple had been destroyed … Continue reading →