Discuss Ezra 3

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Ezra 3:11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

Jeremiah 30:18-24 Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof. And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small. Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them. And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD. And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked. The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Brother,

Your concordance would have given you 7 eggs which would have been plenty for some delicious eggs benny!

Hi Jaja.

Here's the connection I found.

Benedict of Nursia OSB was a Christian saint venerated in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Anglican Communion and Old Catholic Churches. He is a patron saint of Europe. Wikipedia.

I almost grabbed my recipe book instead of my concordance.

I thought it had something to do with eggs!

Saint had something to do with a Benedict.

One or two points I want to put forth.

According to the book of ( Numbers 4:3, 30) the Levi's or Leviticus priests did not serve until they reach the age of 30 yrs., I believe. However, Numbers 8:24 - 26; says 25, and Ezra 3:8 says 20.

Secondly, they retired at the age of (50) Fifty. Nevertheless, other books in the cannon also stipulate that Levite men age 25 yrs., or older could take part in the work at the tent.

Hence, Samuel, was too young to become a priest. I don't believe Samuel in his young age was called to be a priest nor did he fulfilled any priestly functions.

The Bible declares God regulated the priestly office and limited the age of the priests. Anyone younger or older was not eligible to serve. Also don't know of any specific purpose of this or these age limit.

Nevertheless, military involvement age was 20 yrs., hence eligibility for priests would be that old likewise. That's the Bible.

Great clarity - great outline

Son's of GOD = 1 John 4:15, Galatians 4:7, 1 John 5:10, Ezra 3:2, Hebrews 12:7, Revelation 21:7, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Corinthians 6:2-3,

Jesus CHRIST the MESSIAH referred to the most as Son of GOD. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Hebrews, etc.

Luke 3:38,

* Romans 8:14, * Hebrews 1:13-14,

I understand "Son's of GOD presented themselves before GOD" to mean= they prayed notice Job 1:5, "offered burnt offerings" then vrs. 6._._._ the accuser came, Revelation 12:10,

Genesis 4:26, Luke 3:38,

Exodus 34:2, Leviticus 14:11, Leviticus 16:28, 1 Samuel 10:19, Daniel 9:18, Luke 2:22, Romans 12:1, Jude 1:24-25,

Verse 2-As soon as they got settled, they reinstituted Jehovah God's worship despite the fear of the surrounding lands. This was a very joyful time because of their courage.

Verse 11~Singing has always been a part of worship to Jehovah God. We should sing out praises joyfully.

Like the Israelites of old did, we must continue to praise and give thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever.

Verse 1: The people gathered together to worship Jehovah God. We should do the same today.

V.10; Haggai 2:3; Ezra 3:12 - When I came back to the church, and knew the former preacher had died, and heard the new preacher, I really liked the new, but - there was a yearning for the former. But I rebuked it in prayer and God has gotten me over that 'looking back'. I love the memories, but I need to ALWAYS be looking to God's new work toward His Kingdom.

Oh God!please stir up our spirit that collectively as a man we may do that which you want us to do.

v.13 - " and the noise was heard afar off." We, as His people, are to open our mouths and let the world know of His return and what's coming to the unsaved at that time. To let them know with love and true Godly concern for their everlasting souls; not with 'judgement' and a holier-than-thou attitude. That attitude of GODLY LOVE takes the indwelling of His spirit.

Do we see ourselves as a type of "Christ's servant" in that all we do, do others see Christ in us? Is what we do daily honoring or glorifying to God? Our body is the temple of the Lord. The first temple was so beautiful

what i got out of this, is there were 2 emotions. Those not knowing the old temple, were elated at what they had accomplished. Those old enough to compare the 2 temples, saw where they had defied their God, and what they had lost with the demolishing of the old temple. They probably felt (those elders who remembered), and felt the shame of this, knowing how much better the old temple was.

I want salvation

I had to quickly look up why the ancient men were crying and when I saw it, I became ashamed of myself for the things happening in the world these days making mockery of the original plan of God for creation. The purpose is defeated except we step up in faith and truism to really follow the original plan of God for mankind.

I read this and this is what came to my sprite if the ancient of old could see how we have made the foundations that where laid which is Jesus for he said the works that I have done these and greater works you will do. we are failing, now we have abominations standing in our holy places telling lies, all for the love of money.

They understood that this new temple would never be the same

Ez. 3:1 The section that states they came to Jerusalem "as one Man" reminds me of Ps.133: which states that anywhere God sees unity he blesses. Also did the grant given by Cyrus provide the income they had to give?

I love the choosing of the words -they gathered themselves together as one man.

If the laying of the temple foundation caused them such joy and weeping; how much we, who have Christ laid at the very foundation of our lives. Paul says we are temples of the Holy Spirit! God bless family. Love y'all