God always has a remnant that continues to serve Him even when others have forsaken Him. A remnant returns from Babylon and under Ezra’s guidance learn that the heart of worship is about being joyful in the Lord. Scriptures referenced include Ezra 2:64-67; Romans 11:5; Isaiah 11:11-16; Matthew 7:13-14; 2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 4:30; Isaiah 64:6; Ezra 4:2; John 4:24; Ezra 6:21; Ezra 2:36–58; Ezra 3:10–11; and Ezra 6:22.
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