Ezra 5:16

In his letter to the church at Philippi, the apostle Paul expressed effusive gratitude for their support during his imprisonment. His prayers for the Philippians—and for himself—were characterized by thanksgiving, cheerfulness, and confidence in Christ’s faithfulness. In this five-day look at the first verses of that letter, Pastor Robert J. Morgan shows us how we can become more like Christ through adopting a similar attitude.

Picking up where 2 Chronicles ends, Ezra describes the return of exiles to Jerusalem and the eventual rebuilding of the temple. Using the influence of pagan kings and unbelieving rulers, God was faithful to bring his people back to the land and reestablish worship at the temple.

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Nine of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled ‘From Exile to Rebuilding Jerusalem: 587 BC–410 BC’.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise.”