Fear, Foundation, and the Glory of God - Ezra 3:1-13

About this episode

The episode discusses the rebuilding of the altar in Jerusalem as a priority for worship and the glory of God, based on Ezra 3:1-13.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the book of Ezra. As the remnant of Israel has come back to Jerusalem, they begin the rebuilding process by prioritizing the altar. Worship takes precedence over everything else. The glory of God is the primary concern among God's people. Scripture text for today is Ezra 3:1-13.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Mike McCormick

Topics covered

• rebuilding
• worship
• glory of God
• Ezra
• Israel
• spirituality

Keywords

• Ezra
• worship
• glory of God
• Jerusalem
• Israel
• rebuilding
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ezra

Places: Jerusalem, Israel

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