Rebuilding the temple

There is no lull in the story as we move from the story of Esther to the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. This week, we take a look at the ministries of Ezra, Nehemiah and Malachi. This week c…

We combined the books of Ezra and Nehemiah into one week in Hightide, because they focus on pretty much a similar theme: Israel beginning to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their culture. We read e…

A time line of the events of Ezra 1-5. Despite numerous obstacles, Jews return from Babylon, restore true worship, and rebuild the temple.

So Peter left the cell, following the angel. But all the time he thought it was a dream or vision and didn’t believe it was really happeni...

At this point in their history, the Jews are still in captivity to the Persians (who overtook the Babylonians that originally forced them into exile). The book of Ezra covers the rebuilding of the temple and the book of Nehemiah covers the rebuilding of t...

The Holy Prophet Haggai was the tenth of the Twelve Minor Prophets. He was of the Tribe of Levi and he prophesied during the times of the Persian emperor Darius Hystaspis (prior to 500 B.C.). He began his ministry about sixteen years after the return of the Jews to Judah (ca. 520 BC). The work of rebuilding the temple had been put to a stop through the intrigues of the Samaritans. After having been suspended for eighteen years, the work was resumed through the efforts of Haggai and…

We originally posted here about the introduction of Jim LePage’s artwork and he’s provided us with an update! He’s now finished with the entire Old Testament with his work! Check it out, including a few different iterations on some of the books. Amazing! Oh, and don’t forget that he’s offering prints of his work as […]

The Rebuilding of the Temple is Begun, Gustave Doré Believers, pay attention! King Cyrus Allows the Exiles to Return 1 In the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, the Lord fulfilled the prophecy he had given through Jeremiah. He stirred the heart of Cyrus to put this proclamation in writing and to send it throughout his kingdom: 2 “This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: “The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at…

Kids coloring page from What's in the Bible? featuring Jeshua and Zerubbabel rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem from Ezra 3. Volume 7: Exile and Return!