Obedience comes before Blessing - Ezra 5:1-6:22

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of obedience in the context of rebuilding the temple as described in the book of Ezra.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the Old Testament book of Ezra. The remnant of Israel is back in town and they are beginning the work to rebuild the temple. As opposition mounts, the people learn a valuable lesson about the faithfulness of God. He rewards obedience by causing the work of His people to prosper. Scripture text is Ezra 5:1-6:22.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Mike McCormick

Topics covered

• obedience
• blessing
• faithfulness of God
• rebuilding the temple
• Old Testament
• Ezra 5:1-6:22

Keywords

• obedience
• blessing
• Ezra
• Old Testament
• faithfulness
• temple rebuilding
• God's rewards

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ezra

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