The Exile Returns

God is always true to His promises.  He keeps His covenant to His people.   From Abrahams time until the Kingdom, they are a reflection of God's unfailing commitment to fulfilling His plan.   

The exile is a momentary pause, and today, we examine the return of God's people back to the promised land.  In Ezra 1:2, it shared that King Cyrus allowed God's children to return to Jerusalem.  

Finally, God's people's prayers are answered and the Jews experience a second chance as they return back to Jerusalem.  What would be your first bidding if you were in their shoes?  Unfortunately, it is easy to prioritize God and reciprocate.   Let's examine three responses of God's people.  

I.  They renewed their Worship to Yahweh

God's children return with Zerubabbel and reminding them that they need to ret return urn to God as they return to Jerusalem.  In your own reading, what was 

II.  They restored their Worship in the Temple

It was King David who said, "I was glad when they said unto him, let us go into the house of the Lord."  Ezra reminds them that there is a place prescribed to worship and in this case, it is the temple.  Where is God's design of worship to His people nowadays?

III.  They reinforced the Wall to protect their Worship 

Nehemiah came back and his focus is on the rebuilding of the wall to protect God's people, to ensure their identity, and to continue to glorify God's name.