Chronicles and Ezra
In reading II Chron. 24 through Ezra 6, here are a few insights: II Chron. 26:5, says of Uzziah: "and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper." If we seek God, He will bless us. God desired to be a blessing to us but He desires us to seek His face. Uzziah did this "until he was strong". It's amazing that in desperate times, we seek the LORD, but when He blesses us, we often stray from the very source of blessing... the LORD!! Let us purpose in our spirit not to do so.
In II Chron. 28:22, it says of Ahaz: "And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD:" Here we see that he was distressed, but didn't learn any lessons!! How sad it is that things go horribly wrong in our lives and it doesn't humble us or teach us the lessons God has for us to learn. We certainly need to learn the lessons of humility and staying upon God. Don't let adversity come into your life, and you and I not be bettered by it. Dr. Jack Trieber says: "Don't become Bitter, become Better!"
In II Chron. 29: 27, "the song of the LORD began". When this happened God gave the victory. Hezekiah was greatly outnumbered, but God gave the victory when the people of Israel began to sing unto the Lord. We ought to sing out in faith knowing the Lord is honored by our faith.
Ezra is an amazing book of God commanding a heathen King to rebuild the temple that was destroyed by the Babylonians. Cyrus was the king of the Persians. The Persian empire was one of the world's greatest ever!! In chapter one, verse 2, Cyrus made a proclamation throughout his kingdom: "Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth;" This is how powerful he was and it was true, the Lord had given him all of the kingdoms of the earth, but then it goes on to say: "and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah." This heathen king was charged by God to have the house of God built in Jerusalem. This is what the book of Ezra is all about. It is an inspiring story of God's grace and guidance. Zerubbabel is the man who rebuilt the temple and Ezra is the priest who restored worship in the house of God. Hope this helps you understand it more. I will have another lesson soon for you. May God bless!! Dr. Mike Mutchler, Pastor.
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In II Chron. 28:22, it says of Ahaz: "And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD:" Here we see that he was distressed, but didn't learn any lessons!! How sad it is that things go horribly wrong in our lives and it doesn't humble us or teach us the lessons God has for us to learn. We certainly need to learn the lessons of humility and staying upon God. Don't let adversity come into your life, and you and I not be bettered by it. Dr. Jack Trieber says: "Don't become Bitter, become Better!"
In II Chron. 29: 27, "the song of the LORD began". When this happened God gave the victory. Hezekiah was greatly outnumbered, but God gave the victory when the people of Israel began to sing unto the Lord. We ought to sing out in faith knowing the Lord is honored by our faith.
Ezra is an amazing book of God commanding a heathen King to rebuild the temple that was destroyed by the Babylonians. Cyrus was the king of the Persians. The Persian empire was one of the world's greatest ever!! In chapter one, verse 2, Cyrus made a proclamation throughout his kingdom: "Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth;" This is how powerful he was and it was true, the Lord had given him all of the kingdoms of the earth, but then it goes on to say: "and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah." This heathen king was charged by God to have the house of God built in Jerusalem. This is what the book of Ezra is all about. It is an inspiring story of God's grace and guidance. Zerubbabel is the man who rebuilt the temple and Ezra is the priest who restored worship in the house of God. Hope this helps you understand it more. I will have another lesson soon for you. May God bless!! Dr. Mike Mutchler, Pastor.
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