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This episode explores the return of the Israelites from Babylon and the challenges they face as they rebuild the Temple.

Welcome to season 11 in the Book of Ezra, exploring the Israelites' return from captivity in Babylon. After 70 years, God's promise comes to fruition: Who was Cyrus of Persia, and why did he let the Israelites go? Not all Israelites return, and the ones who do face challenges Cyrus goes above and beyond - giving permission, grants, and God's temple items to the people of Israel The Israelites didn't receive the ark of the covenant. Where is it now? This episode sets the stage for the rebuilding of the Temple and the complexities that come with it. Be sure to click every link: YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi -  https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries   Website -  https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook -  https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries   Contact -  jenn@p40ministries.com  Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869   Books -  https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk   Merch -  https://www.p40ministries.com/shop   YouVersion -  https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based…

People in this episode

Host: Jenn Kokal

Topics covered

• Israelites return
• Babylon captivity
• Cyrus of Persia
• Temple rebuilding
• Biblical history
• God's promise

Keywords

• Ezra
• Israelites
• Cyrus
• Babylon
• Temple
• ark of the covenant
• God's promise
• rebuilding
• challenges

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