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 →
Nehemiah 2:17 Rebuilding
Then I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace." Nehemiah 2:17 Years of neglect have often left many buildings falling apart and in disrepair.... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 50:11-12 Wrong Time To Rejoice
Because you rejoice and are glad, you who pillage my inheritance, because you frolic like a heifer threshing grain and neigh like stallions, your mother will be greatly ashamed; she who gave you birth will be disgraced. She will be the least of the nations--a wilderness, a dry land, a desert. Jeremiah 50:11-12 God had... Continue Reading →