Contributions
Nov 8
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daily_devotions added a link contribution Hearts Are MovedThe congregation were friendly and welcoming to this new family but there was one mother who would constantly go out of her way to connect with them. Read more »
May 22
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sherrylouise200 added a text contribution Ezra-NehemiahThe books of Ezra and Nehemiah are said to have originally been one text, which was likely written as a supplement to 1 and 2 Chronicles by the same author(s). These two books discuss the same time pe... Read more »
May 1
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stocksohio added a link contribution Old Testament...New Ideashttp://blog.stocksohio.com/2009/05/01/old-testamentnew-ideas-jelly-tellys-books-of-the-bible-series/The folks over at Jelly Telly are working their way through a kids sized explanation of the books of the Old Testament. For those who don’t know, Jelly Telly is Phil Vischer’s (creator of Veggietales... Read more »
Apr 15
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dougfloyd added a link contribution Ezra 1 - The Power to Create the WorldIn chapter one, we see the power of inspiration (Spirit breathed) upon the king and the people. Read more »
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dougfloyd added a link contribution The Ezra Nehemiah SagaHere is an introduction to notes on the books of Ezra & Nehemiah. I am looking at these books at the beginning of a new world for Israel. All their symbols are changing after the exile. These books r... Read more »
Jan 1
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bennettc2969 added a text contribution Thank God for Sinful CyrusNotice that this book begins in the "first year" of Cyrus. He had just overthrown Nabonidus, king of Babylon. Consequently, he released the Jewish exiles to return to their homeland to rebuild the Tem... Read more »
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surgeon added a text contribution The Will of God ultimately triumphs man's.This verse makes me stand in awe of the faithfulness of God to His word and His sovereign power that He exerts over, on, in and through the lives of men to bring about His purposes. He works in us to ... Read more »
Nov 8
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charlescameron added a text contribution Ezra 1:1-2:35To ‘all’ of us, God gives His call. We are to ‘rebuild the House of the Lord’. To ‘all’ of us, He gives His strength: ‘Then... all those whose spirits God had moved, arose to go up and build the House... Read more »
Oct 26
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atranquilino added a text contribution 3 Themes in EzraThe purpose of the book of Ezra is to show the ways God helps his people to return from exile. But, as you read Ezra, think about the three main themes that relates to our lives today: 1) God moves th... Read more »
Sep 19
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September 18, 2008 Ezra 1:1 RV (1) Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus ki... Read more »
Nov 12
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charlescameron added a link contribution Christ in all the Scriptures: EzraBible reading notes on Ezra Read more »
Aug 7
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mhcc added a text contribution Matthew Henry: Ezra 1:1-41-4 The Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus. The hearts of kings are in the hand of the Lord. God governs the world by his influence on the spirits of men; whatever good they do, God stirs up their sp... Read more »