Ezra 4:1-5 The Opposition Mounts
The opposition to the building of the Temple in Jerusalem begins in this chapter. We look at the forces arrayed against the project, and note the concurrence in Esther and Daniel.
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Without Love, I Am Nothing
With all of the superlative Spiritual gifting the church in Corinth boasted, Paul says that without love it is of no value. These three verses should be memorized by every Christian.
Daniel 11:20-35 Antiochus IV Epiphanes
The angel continues to give Daniel a glimpse into the future of Israel and the kingdom to the South and to the North. There are many parallels in our world today. I am again summarizing from the bible Knowledge Commentary. This is not for the politically squeamish.
Ezra 3:8-13 Setting the Foundation
The importance of the foundation cannot be overstated. Here, the returning Jews have made provision, and are setting the foundation for the Temple. Today, we are the Temple of the Holy God, how is your foundation?
Daniel 11:1-20 The North and the South
The coming struggle between the armies North and South of Israel are detailed by the angel. These are very specific prophecies and cover a few hundred years. Due to the volume of information, I am summarizing from the Bible Knowledge Commentary.
Ezra 3:3-7 Restoring The Altar
Returning to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity, the first item of business is to restore the altar in its proper place. Practically, do you have an altar? We will look at that.
1 Corinthians 12:12-31 The Body Life
Paul continues in the discourse about spiritual gifts. In this passage he uses the analogy of the human body, and how everything has a function and works together for a full functioning body.
Daniel 10:1-21 The Fantastic Person
Daniel has an unforgettable guest drop by as he was praying; even more stunning than Gabriel in chapter 9. The conflict this being relates to Daniel is as ancient as sin, and as current as the headlines today.
Ezra 3:1-2 Background on Seventh Month, Jeshua, Zerubabbel
We cover only two verses, but there is a lot of history that should be understood about the seventh month, about Jeshua, and about Zerubbabel before proceeding.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Spiritual Gifts
Moving on to the next issue of concern in this church, Paul begins the discussion of spiritual gifts. The first eleven verses present an overview of the discussion to follow.
