Renewal

Restoration of the temple resumed - Ezra 5:1 – 5:5 (commentary)

As this chapter opens Artaxerxes, the king who had forbidden the Jews to work on the temple, had been slain and a new king, Darius, had been on the throne for over a year. However no attempt had been made to start building again because everyone was discouraged including the lead …

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Preparing for Victory - Joshua 5:1 – 5:15 (commentary)

This chapter records four experiences which God brought to Joshua and the people. Israel was not  prepared to enter into battle with the Canaanites until their hearts were renewed with Him.The renewal of circumcision (verses 2-9). The men of Israel, who had been circumcised …