We wrap up Ezra by providing a summary of the book, thoughts about its authorship and important themes contained therein. We share 10 notes on matters such as references made to prophets, the length of the journey back to Jerusalem, and what else was happening in the world during the events reported in the book. We also explore a few interesting questions. Scriptures referenced include Ezra 3:11; Ezra 10:4; Ezra 7:6; Ezra 9:5-15; Ezra 6:22; Ezra 2:43; and Ezra 2:55.
The Old Testament patterns of image-making reveal a fundamental tension between humanity’s desire for tangible certainty and God’s insistence on relational freedom. From the...
The book of 1 Samuel starts with the miraculous birth of Samuel in answer to his mother’s earnest prayer. As a child, Samuel lived...
In Episode 1170 of the 10:10 Thrive Podcast, listeners are transported to the synagogue in Capernaum, where Jesus teaches with an authority unlike any...
