THE BUILDING OF THE ALTAR
Ezra 2:61; Ezra 3:1
Throughout their history the true Israelites were eager to maintain
their genealogy; wherever they were scattered, they carefully guarded
their national registers. Each of us should be able to establish his
descent and to vindicate his claim to be consi... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FOUNDATION OF THE TEMPLE LAID
Ezra 3:8
Foundation-laying is not always pleasant work. It means toil under
ground, down in the trenches, unnoticed and unknown, and those who
begin are often not permitted to finish. But amid all, the minstrel
Hope brought her harp, and sang her sweet strains of e... [ Continue Reading ]