VII.Have you ever experienced anything similar to what this passage describes in gatherings and/or worship in your faith community? VIII.Ezra 6:13-22 (New Revised Standard Version) Then, according to the word sent by King Darius, Tattenai, the governor of the province … Continue reading
IV.As you read this passage can you see and hear their joy? V.Ezra 6:13-22 (New Revised Standard Version) Then, according to the word sent by King Darius, Tattenai, the governor of the province Beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates … Continue reading
I.Here we read, “They finished their building … celebrated the dedication of this house of God with joy…. [they] kept the passover … with joy they celebrated.” As you read this passage, notice what brings joy to these folk, and … Continue reading
IV.As your read this Scripture passage, notice what is “brought back to the temple” and to Jerusalem. V.Ezra 6:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version) Then King Darius made a decree, and they searched the archives where the documents were stored in … Continue reading
I.It seems this week’s Scripture sounds very similar to last week’s Scripture passage. Maybe the first thing we need to do in reading this passage is to notice not only what stands out to us, but also what is similar … Continue reading
I.By now in the Book of Revelation we are past the letters to the seven churches, past the opening of the seven seals and here we come to the sound of the seventh trumpet. With the hearing of this trumpet, … Continue reading
VII.As we begin our time with this Psalm today, rest in these words from the Psalmist – Happy are those whose strength is in you,in whose heart are the highways to Zion.As they go through the valley of Bacathey make … Continue reading
IV.This Psalm sure seems to speak a lot about the “place” it references – the physical location of singing, praying, and praising. Does it seem that way to you? As you spend time with the Psalm today, pay attention to … Continue reading
I.This week our focus is on Psalm 84. The Psalmist opens with – How lovely is your dwelling place,O Lord of hosts! As you spend time with this Psalm and read it several times, notice what is claimed to be … Continue reading
I.We turn this week to Nehemiah who as Ezra worked to rebuild Jerusalem, rebuild the Temple and reestablish life as people of the covenant. As we begin out time with this passage first pay attention to Nehemiah. II.Nehemiah 2:11-20 So … Continue reading