Ezra 5 - Introduction
* The leaders forward the building of the temple. (1,2) letter against the Jews. (3-17)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The leaders forward the building of the temple. (1,2) letter against the Jews. (3-17)... [ Continue Reading ]
1,2 The building of the temple was stopped about fifteen years. Then they had two good ministers, who urged them to go on with the work. It is a sign that God has mercy in store for a people, when he raises up prophets to be helpers in the way and work of God, as guides, overseers, and rulers. In Ha... [ Continue Reading ]
3-17 While employed in God's work, we are under his special protection; his eye is upon us for good. This should keep us to our duty, and encourage us therein, when difficulties are ever so discouraging. The elders of the Jews gave the Samaritans an account of their proceedings. Let us learn hence,... [ Continue Reading ]