Ezra 5:1

_Then the prophets, Haggai._ THE GREAT WORK RESUMED The best commentary on these verses is the first chapter of Haggai. I. The inciters to the west. 1. Want of interest in the work is implied. 2. Obligation to perform the work is implied. 3. Exhortations to resume the work were given. II. The... [ Continue Reading ]

Ezra 5:3-5

_At the same time came to them Tatntia._ THE GREAT WORK INVESTIGATED AND CONTINUED The sacred work investigated by the secular authorities. 1. The nature of the investigation. 2. The spirit of the investigation. The eye of the world is upon the work of the Church to-day. Let the members see to... [ Continue Reading ]

Ezra 5:6-17

_The copy of the letter that Tatnai._ THE LETTER OF THE KING CONCERNING THE WORK This letter has three chief divisions. I. The inquisition of the Persian authorities. II. The reply of the Jewish leaders. It presents the following aspects of the work. That it was-- 1. Not a mere human enterprise... [ Continue Reading ]

Ezra 5:9

_Then the prophets, Haggai._ THE GREAT WORK RESUMED The best commentary on these verses is the first chapter of Haggai. I. The inciters to the west. 1. Want of interest in the work is implied. 2. Obligation to perform the work is implied. 3. Exhortations to resume the work were given. II. The... [ Continue Reading ]

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