Athey Creek: Audio Podcast

Ezra has an epic meltdown when he finds out the Jews have been intermarrying with the pagans of the land in Ezra 9:1-3. As we look deeper into this issue and see both the prophetic and practical implications we learn why Ezra was so incensed and why mixing with the world is not the plan God has for us.

Ezra leads a second wave of Jews back into Jerusalem following their Babylonian captivity in Ezra 7-8. As we study their return we see them coming back to the land not by the efforts of men nor by the commands of a king, but by the hand of God orchestrating all things as they go forth.

Ezra leads a second wave of Jews back into Jerusalem following their Babylonian captivity in Ezra 7-8. As we study their return we see them coming back to the land not by the efforts of men nor by the commands of a king, but by the hand of God orchestrating all things as they go forth.

Ezra was known as being a man of God’s Word and we are told exactly why in Ezra 7:10. As we study the things he did to earn this reputation we learn how we too can become men and women of the Word.

Ezra was known as being a man of God’s Word and we are told exactly why in Ezra 7:10. As we study the things he did to earn this reputation we learn how we too can become men and women of the Word.

Ironworks | Biblical Fatherhood - Part 1 (G-287) by Brett Meador

Ironworks | Biblical Fatherhood - Part 1 (G-287) by Brett Meador

As the Jews rebuild the Temple and their lives in Jerusalem they face powerful criticism, resistance and accusations from their enemies in an attempt to thwart their work. As we study Ezra 4-6 we learn about some of the accusations launched at us by our enemy, Satan, and how we can defend ourselves through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

As the Jews rebuild the Temple and their lives in Jerusalem they face powerful criticism, resistance and accusations from their enemies in an attempt to thwart their work. As we study Ezra 4-6 we learn about some of the accusations launched at us by our enemy, Satan, and how we can defend ourselves through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Tattenai is attempting to stir up trouble in Jerusalem by questioning the building of the Temple in Ezra 5:1 - 6:14. Hoping to get the Jews in hot water he takes his inquiries all the way up to King Darius. However, the tables are turned on Tattenai when construction is confirmed and work on the Temple goes on.

Tattenai is attempting to stir up trouble in Jerusalem by questioning the building of the Temple in Ezra 5:1 - 6:14. Hoping to get the Jews in hot water he takes his inquiries all the way up to King Darius. However, the tables are turned on Tattenai when construction is confirmed and work on the Temple goes on.

As the first wave of former captives return to Jerusalem in Ezra 1-3 they get straight to work rebuilding their temple, their city and their way of life. As we study this small group who dared to return we learn how we too can be a part of what God is doing and why we should not be like the complacent captives who stayed in Babylon.

As the first wave of former captives return to Jerusalem in Ezra 1-3 they get straight to work rebuilding their temple, their city and their way of life. As we study this small group who dared to return we learn how we too can be a part of what God is doing and why we should not be like the complacent captives who stayed in Babylon.

As the foundation for the new temple is laid in Ezra 3:10-13, the emotional responses of the people run the gamut from rejoicing to weeping. As we study what triggered these reactions, we see how methods, modes and traditions may change over time, but the Word of the Lord must remain constant.

As the foundation for the new temple is laid in Ezra 3:10-13, the emotional responses of the people run the gamut from rejoicing to weeping. As we study what triggered these reactions, we see how methods, modes and traditions may change over time, but the Word of the Lord must remain constant.