Hindrances

Resistance to building the temple - Ezra 4:1 – 4:5 (commentary)

When the Samaritans heard that the Jews were making good progress in building the temple they came to them with an offer of assistance. Outwardly they pretended to be friendly and cooperative while in reality they intended to hinder and stop the work. Zerubbabel, Joshua and the o …

Obstacles that Hinder the Work of the Lord - Acts 17:10 – 17:15 (commentary)

Not wanting to cause further trouble for Jason or the Christians, Paul and Silas left Thessalonica (v. 10) at night and traveled southwest to Berea, about 45 miles away. It is thought that Timothy had stayed back in Philippi and caught up with them later. An all-too-familiar prob …