By Sam E. Stone Worship with both song and sacrifice was once again practiced by the people of Israel after their return to the promised land. Ezra, a famous priest and scribe, tells us of the event. In Ezra 4 he describes the opposition faced by the Jews as they worked to rebuild the […]
By David Faust “Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the […]
By Dennis Messimer The first time I saw her, she was dressed all in black. Her long, straight hair framed a slender, pale face. Her mother had invited us to a discussion with some members of a cult. Eventually the cult members excused themselves, and as they were being escorted out, I was left […]
By Sam E. Stone This is the second week of studies from the book of Ezra. It describes the time when God’s people were able to worship in Jerusalem once again. Being released from Babylonian captivity was not enough. Now they needed not only to rebuild the altar but also to restore the entire […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What short-term goal do you expect to complete in the next month? What long-term goal are you still looking forward to completing in the future? Read Ezra 3:8-13. 2. When it comes to the ministries you serve in, which of the following factors help you stay engaged and […]
