Best Iron Works Church Podcasts (2024)

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Mark 5:1-20

16d ago

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By Rev. Robbie Schmidtberger

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Zechariah 1:7-21: Patrolling Riders, Horns, and Craftsmen 55:52

2h ago55:52

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On February 15, 519 BC, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah and showed him a first vision: a man riding a red horse. The messenger who leads Zechariah in this vision is the messenger of the LORD, the pre-incarnate Christ. When He reveals to Zechariah that His patrolling riders have found the earth at rest, the cry goes up before the LORD to ask …

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Episode 100: Man Up Monday Podcast Episode #100- AndyDooley 48:55

16h ago48:55

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Author, Host, Fitness Coach, and content creator. Game host for the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Seattle Sea Dragons Hosted the 2023 Bite of Seattle 2016 Face of Reebok Fitness coach for over 13 years Working on my third book. Signed with Zondervan and Harper Collins. Links are here: https://beacons.ai/andyldooley My Instagram: @andyldooley My TikT…

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Zechariah 1:1-6: The LORD Remembers 55:41

18h ago55:41

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The prophet Zechariah preached to the people of Judah beginning who had returned from exile beginning in October or November in 520 BC. He was a contemporary of Haggai, but his ministry and writing were both longer. The first part of his book features eight visions that point especially toward the new temple, and the second part of his book feature…

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Haggai 2:10-23: The Latter Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ 57:02

2d ago57:02

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On December 18, 520 BC, the Word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet twice. The first time, the LORD instructed Haggai to question the priests concerning the transmission of holiness and uncleanness. While uncleanness is passed from one person to the next, holiness cannot come from any other source than the LORD in His Word. Therefore, the peopl…

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Haggai 2:1-9: The Latter Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ 56:05

5d ago56:05

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On October 17, 520 BC, the Word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the governor, Joshua the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people in Judah. The LORD calls them to remember the previous temple in its glory and contrast it to the temple that they are currently rebuilding. Although the rebuilt temple seems like nothing to…

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Haggai 1:1-15: Rebuild the Temple Already! 56:56

6d ago56:56

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On August 29, 520 BC, the Word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet to the two primary leaders of the Judean exiles who had returned home to Jerusalem. Although the people had started to rebuild the temple about twenty years before, the work had stalled, and the people had become complacent. They cared more about their own houses than the LORD’s …

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NEW SERIES: The Post-Exilic Prophets 3:17

6d ago3:17

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"The Post-Exilic Prophets” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Through the preaching of these faithful men, the LORD sent His Word to His people who returned home after their exile in Babylon. Not only did the LORD encourage His people in the work of rebuilding the temple, but even more than th…

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Esther 9:20-10:3: The Feast of Purim 57:15

7d ago57:15

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In order to remember and celebrate God’s deliverance of His people, Mordecai calls for the yearly celebration of the feast of Purim. The feast’s name is a reminder of the lots that Haman had cast to find the right day to destroy God’s people, which God reversed to bring about the day He delivered His people. As the hectic events settle down, King A…

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Esther 9:1-19: The Deliverance of God’s People 55:40

8d ago55:40

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When the thirteenth day of the twelfth month arrives, two contradictory Persian decrees are both legal. On the one hand, the enemies of God’s people are allowed to slaughter them; on the other hand, God’s people are allowed to defend themselves. Through a divine reversal, the people of God ably defend themselves from those who are trying to kill th…

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Esther 8:1-17: Mordecai’s Decree 56:09

10d ago56:09

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After Haman’s execution, Ahasuerus gives Haman’s house to Esther, and he gives his signet ring to Mordecai. Esther risks going before the king a second time, and he extends his scepter to her again. She asks for a second decree to be made to counteract the first, since the first could not be repealed under Persian law. With the king’s authority, Mo…

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Esther 6:14-7:10: Haman’s Cross 51:47

13d ago51:47

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Immediately after Haman’s shame at being forced to honor Mordecai, he is taken to Queen Esther’s second feast. There Esther reveals her request to Ahasuerus: she asks that he spare her and her people from destruction. When the king asks who is behind such wickedness, Esther names Haman as the foe. As Haman realizes his imminent demise, he pleads fo…

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Esther 6:1-13: And the King’s Honor Goes To... 56:18

14d ago56:18

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The king attempts to secure his sleeplessness by having the book of memorable deeds read to him. When Ahasuerus learns that Mordecai has received no honor for the way he had saved the king from a homicidal conspiracy, the king asks Haman for his counsel. Confident that the king means to honor him, Haman recommends the highest accolades. To Haman’s …

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Spiritual Debriefing #38 - Not Live Q & A 2:05:28

13d ago2:05:28

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🎙️ Spiritual Debriefing #38 - Not Live Q & A 🎙️ Welcome to Episode #38 of Spiritual Debriefing! We had big plans to go live, but, well... technology had other ideas. So, here we are with our Not Live Q&A! 😅 In this special episode, we still celebrate an incredible year of podcasting by reflecting on our journey and discussing how the podcast has im…

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Esther 5:1-14: The Queen's First Feast 56:55

15d ago56:55

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After three days and nights of fasting, Esther goes before the king without an invitation. He spares her life by extending his scepter to her, and he tells Esther to present her request. Using her God-given wisdom, Esther simply invites both the king and Haman to her feast that night. There, she promises that she will present her request when they …

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Esther 4:1-17: Faithfully Facing the Unknown 55:25

16d ago55:25

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In response to Haman’s wicked plot, Mordecai and the people of God throughout Persia mourn and repent, as seen in their outward appearance and actions. Esther, unaware of the plot, attempts to clothe Mordecai properly, but he refuses. As they converse via messengers, Mordecai makes Esther aware of what Haman has decreed against the people of God an…

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#100 Common Arguments Against Christianity Pt 1 53:23

15d ago53:23

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Join us in discussing some common arguments heard against Christianity. We've heard these both online and in-person and we want to help you prepare yourself as you may face these questions and arguments in your own discussions with non-believers. We decided to split this topic into a series as they can quickly turn into large discussions. Let us kn…

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Esther 3:1-15: Haman’s Plot 55:27

17d ago55:27

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When King Ahasuerus elevates Haman above all other Persian officials, Mordecai refuses to bow before Haman, likely due to religious realities. In fury, Haman begins to plot to destroy not only Mordecai but the entire people of God to which Mordecai belongs. At this point, however, Haman’s fury does not overwhelm him. He patiently casts lots to find…

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Mark 4:35-41

16d ago

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By Rev. Robbie Schmidtberger

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Esther 2:1-23: The Bachelor, Susa Edition 55:26

20d ago55:26

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After a delay due to military campaigns, King Ahasuerus remembers what had happened with Vashti and decides to find a new prized queen. Among those taken into the king’s palace was a young Judean woman, Esther, an orphan who had been raised by her cousin, Mordecai. Mordecai helps Esther navigate a terribly difficult situation. Eventually, Esther is…

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Esther 1:1-22: Ain’t No Party Like a Persian Party 56:29

21d ago56:29

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The book of Esther starts with the opulent and extravagant party given by King Ahasuerus of Persia. As the king and his officials feast and drink to excess, Ahasuerus’ beautiful and prized queen, Vashti, refuses her husband’s attempt to objectify her. When the king does not know what to do, his advisors tell him to issue a proclamation putting Vash…

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NEW SERIES: For Such a Time As This 3:06

21d ago3:06

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"For Such a Time As This” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Esther. Although God is never explicitly named in the book of Esther, He remains the One who directs all the events of the book. Happenings that seem coincidence, chance, or luck are truly God at work. He puts Mordecai and Esther in the right places and moments to w…

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Nehemiah 13:1-30: Nehemiah’s Reformation 55:54

22d ago55:54

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After Nehemiah had gone back to the court of King Artaxerxes for a time, he returned to Jerusalem to find God’s people in need of continued instruction and correction. Although they had promised to remain faithful to the LORD by caring for His house, observing the Sabbath, and avoiding intermarriage with idolaters, God’s people had fallen into sin …

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Nehemiah 12:1-47: The Dedication of Jerusalem’s Wall 55:34

23d ago55:34

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Another list of people who had returned Jerusalem includes information about the roles they fulfilled, especially within the worship life of God’s people. Because the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem was more than a secular construction project, the people of God dedicate the completed work with singing and great joy. Multiple choirs lead the pe…

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Nehemiah 11:1-36: The City Directory of Jerusalem 54:09

24d ago54:09

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Although Jerusalem’s walls had been rebuilt, few people were living in the city itself. The leaders first moved into Jerusalem, and the rest of the people willingly participated in the casting of lots to allow the LORD to determine the rest of the city’s residents. The list of the people who moved into Jerusalem, as well as those who remained in th…

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Nehemiah 10:1-39: Returned Exiles Make Their Confirmation Vows 56:54

27d ago56:54

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As the people prepare to renew the covenant with the LORD, they seal their names before Him. The clergy and the laity, the leaders and the people, all join to enter into a curse and an oath to walk in God’s Law given to Moses. In view of their history that led to their exile in the first place, the people particularly make promises concerning inter…

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Nehemiah 9:1-38: Confession in View of God’s Mercy 56:12

28d ago56:12

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Having heard the Word of God, the people gathered in Jerusalem join in prayer to the LORD. They bless the LORD’s name for His acts of mercy throughout their history. He showed mercy in making a covenant with Abraham. He showed mercy in delivering Israel from Egypt. He showed mercy by providing for their well-being in the wilderness. Even when Israe…

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Spiritual Debriefing Episode #37 - Iron Sharpens Iron: Mutual Encouragement and Growth 2:13:04

27d ago2:13:04

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In Episode #37 of Spiritual Debriefing, we dive into the profound truth found in Proverbs 27:17: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." This episode is all about the power of mutual encouragement and growth in our Christian walk. Join us as we explore how the principles of mutual support and accountability, reflected in verses lik…

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Nehemiah 8:1-18: The Joy of the LORD Is Your Strength 48:51

29d ago48:51

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With the walls of Jerusalem complete, the people of God now gather to hear the Word of God. Ezra the scribe and many helpers provided that the Word of God be read and proclaimed to the people from early morning until midday. As the people gave their attention to all that God said, Nehemiah and the Levites encouraged the people to rejoice. Not only …

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Nehemiah 7:5-73: List of Returned Exiles, Take 2 56:10

30d ago56:10

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As Nehemiah prepares to take a census of the people of Judah in preparation for people to move into Jerusalem, he finds the record of those who had returned at the edict of Cyrus almost 100 years ago. Although the list had been recorded previously in Ezra 2, the list is recorded again in this place as a reminder of the faithfulness of previous gene…

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Mark 4:30-36

29d ago

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By Rev. Robbie Schmidtberger

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Nehemiah 6:1-7:4: Jerusalem’s Wall Is Finished 57:02

1M ago57:02

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As the construction of the wall of Jerusalem nears completion, opposition against Nehemiah and the people of God grows. Nehemiah wisely recognizes the plots of his enemies and refuses to yield to their threats and intimidation. Even though the enemies of God’s people find allies within Judah, Nehemiah refuses to fall into sin and prays that the LOR…

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#99 How To Get The Most Out Of Your Workout Split 36:29

1M ago36:29

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Join us today in talking about fitness routines. We cover 3 common splits: the bro split, full body, and push pull legs. What routine have you found works best for you?By Iron Disciples

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Nehemiah 5:1-19: Care and Generosity within the Household of Faith 56:34

1M ago56:34

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Trouble for the people of God never comes only from without; trouble also arises from within. In Nehemiah’s time, even as the wall of Jerusalem was under construction, members of God’s people were oppressing the poor in Israel through the exaction of usury. Nehemiah takes time away from the important building project to deal with this even-more-imp…

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Nehemiah 4:1-23: A Shovel in One Hand and a Sword in the Other 55:17

1M ago55:17

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The work on Jerusalem’s walls brings anger and mockery from the opponents of the people of God. Nehemiah and the people of Judah draw strength from God through prayer, and they refuse to stop. Such a faithful response brings about plans for a secret attack by the opposition, and morale in Israel begins to waver. Nehemiah responds with both prayer a…

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#98 Matthew Chapter 15 Biblical Commentary 1:04:59

1M ago1:04:59

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This is our 14th episode of the Biblical series on Matthew. We take an inside look at the content covered in our bi-weekly Iron Disciples meetings. We dig into Matthew 15 and go over the notes John puts together for our group. Join us in the conversation.By Iron Disciples

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Nehemiah 3:1-32: Workers on the Wall 55:15

1M ago55:15

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After Nehemiah’s inspection of the wall, the people begin to work. The list of workers shows the willingness of God’s people to do the labor needed. Although the areas of expertise of the workers varied, together they recognized the need and participated in the construction of the walls of Jerusalem. Although the various locations of gates and sect…

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#97 Should Christians Be Voting For Pro Choice Republicans? 1:46:12

1M ago1:46:12

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David Gornoski joins us today to discuss the controversial abortion topic and how some republicans seems to be wavering on their views or maybe their true views are showing. Should we voting for these politicians that view exceptions in fighting for life? Are we consistent in our pro life views and also our views on war?…

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Nehemiah 2:1-20: Faith Active in Prayer and Prudence 55:44

1M ago55:44

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Nehemiah spends three months in prayer and preparation for the LORD gives him an opportunity to present his request to Artaxerxes. When the moment arrives, Nehemiah utters yet another brief prayer and asks Artaxerxes to send him to Jerusalem. God answers Nehemiah’s prayer as Artaxerxes agrees. When Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem, he discreetly inspe…

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Nehemiah 1:1-11: The Faithful Cupbearer Prays 55:44

1M ago55:44

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Like the book of Ezra, the book of Nehemiah details both the physical restoration of the city of Jerusalem and the spiritual restoration of the faith of God’s people. Nehemiah, the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia, receives word that the city walls of Jerusalem remain in ruins, even many years after the temple had been rebuilt. Recognizing th…

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Mark 4:21-29

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By Rev. Robbie Schmidtberger

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Ezra 10:1-44: Ezra Calls the People to Lives of Repentance 55:54

1M ago55:54

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Ezra’s prayer of confession is taken to heart by the people of Israel. They join with him in confession, evidenced by the request of Shecaniah for Ezra to instruct the people to live from this day forward in repentance. After a night of fasting, Ezra calls all the returned exiles to gather in Jerusalem, and they faithfully come. As they gather in t…

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Ezra 9:1-15: Ezra Prays in Confession for the People 55:51

1M ago55:51

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Soon after Ezra’s arrival, the officials of the returned exiles bring to the faithful scribe an urgent need for spiritual care. They admit to Ezra their faithlessness of intermarriage with the idolaters of the land of Canaan. Ezra’s initial response is mourning and repentance, and that evening he turns to the LORD in prayer. Recognizing God’s undes…

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Ezra 8:1-36: Ezra Leads People Home 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Ezra lists the heads of households who make the journey to Jerusalem with him. These people are known not only to Ezra, but also to the LORD. The list especially emphasizes the needed workers for service in the temple. Prior to beginning the journey, the people fast in humility for three days in order to rely solely on God for their safe travel. Th…

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Mark 4:1-20

1M ago

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By Rev. Robbie Schmidtberger

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Ezra 7:1-28: A Scribe to Study, Do, and Teach God’s Word 56:14

1M ago56:14

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The book of Ezra jumps forward in history over fifty years to the time of Ezra himself. During the reign of Artaxerxes of Persia, Ezra the priest goes up from Babylon to Jerusalem, bringing with him many of the workers needed for the services of the temple. Ezra is described as a scribe, one whose heart was set to study, do, and teach the Law of th…

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Ezra 6:1-22: Work on the Temple Completed 55:31

1M ago55:31

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Due to accurate record keeping in Persian libraries, King Darius of Persia discovers that Cyrus had previously decreed that the temple in Jerusalem be rebuilt. Darius therefore commands that the work be completed without any opposition. Through these pagan rulers and the faithful work of His people, the LORD provided that His temple was finally reb…

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Ezra 5:1-17: Work on the Temple Resumes 55:04

2M ago55:04

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After about ten years of delay in completing the work of rebuilding the temple, the LORD sent Haggai and Zechariah. These prophets urged the people to pick up once again the work of rebuilding the temple. Zerubbabel and Jeshua led the way. Opposition arose once again, but the faithful people of God did not stop their work. Even as they waited for a…

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Ezra 4:1-24: Work on the Temple Delayed 54:58

2M ago54:58

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When the people of Judah began to return from exile, the people of the land approached them in order to ask to participate in the rebuilding of the temple. The people of the land were Samaritans, people living in the former northern kingdom who had intermingled true religion with false religion in the aftermath of the Assyrian conquest. The faithfu…

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Ezra 3:1-13: Work on the Temple Begins 56:56

2M ago56:56

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During the second festival half of Israel’s church year, the returnees from exile gather in Jerusalem. Led by the faithful priest Jeshua and the faithful layman Zerubbabel, they begin the temple’s reconstruction with the altar, for the sake of beginning anew the sacrifices by which the LORD distributed His forgiveness. The following year, work on t…

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