A few insights into God's Word.
and prayed: "I am too ashamed and disgraced, my God, to lift up my face to you, because our sins are higher than our heads and our guilt has reached to the heavens." Ezra 9:6 Shame is often looked down on as a weak characteristic. People are often told to take pride in who they... Continue Reading →
There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. Ezra 8:21 Asking for help is something that many people do not like to do. It often means that one is... Continue Reading →
For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. Ezra 7:10 It is common for people to be dedicated to something. Usually it is a job, a sports position or some talent that they enjoy doing on a regular... Continue Reading →
Then the people of Israel--the priests, the Levites and the rest of the exiles--celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. Ezra 6:16 People all over the world love to celebrate special events. It is very common for there to be some type of celebration when a building project is completed. This can... Continue Reading →
