Haggai 2:1-23 The Foundatioon had been laid, but the building of the Temple had stopped because of opposition (Ezra 4:24). It laid abandoned until Haggai & Zechariah the prophets began to preach and then it began again and was finally completed (Ezra 5:1). This shows us the need and effect of preaching in our own […]

Haggai 1:1-15 The returned remnant, after laying the foundation of the temple, had lost sight of their purpose and priorities in returning to Jerusalem. Throught the prophet Haggai they were told to consider their ways and priorities and that it was time to build. Through his stirring words and preaching the people returned to the […]

Ezra 4:1-24. The returned remnant, under the leadership of Zerubabbel, had laid the foundation, but then the enemy opposed the work and the work ceased. May the work of God never cease in our own lives and by His grace may it always continue.

Ezra 3:1-13. The Remnant have returned to Jerusalem and now it’s time to build. Under the stars, in the rubble, the first thing they do is build an altar to God in thanksgiving and worship Him for this new beginning back in The Promised Land. Our God is a God of new beginnings.

Ezra 1:1-11. After 70 years in Captivity, according to Jeremiah’s prophecy, God turns the captivity through Cyrus The Persian King. Now a remnant is free to return to Jerusalem to rebuild The Temple.

Luke 1:1-27 The silence of the silent years is about to be broken. This chapter covers the first angelic appearance for some 400 years or more and the announcement of the coming of the forerunner (John the Baptist) and The Messiah.

Exodus 25-40 (Slideshow Download Available) In these rich chapters we explore The Tabernalce, Israel’s portable temple that traveled with them through the wilderness. It is a clear shadow of the cross, pointing to Christ, in that a sinners only way to God is by way of subsitutionary sacrifice.