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History - Ezra 6-10

Bible Passage:  Ezra 6-10 Scribe and Priest Ashamed! In a stunning turn of events, Ezra, the priest and scribe recently returned from Babylon, was seen tearing his garments and robes yesterday. “He tore his garments and robes, plucked out some of the hair of his head and beard then sat down in great bewilderment.” cited one source. “He sat there till it was time to make the evening...

History - Ezra 1-5

Bible Passage:  Ezra 1-5 First Year of Cyrus of Persia, First Month We’re finally returning to Jerusalem! After so many years in a foreign land and being subject to Babylon then Medes and Persia, we can finally go back to the land YHWH gave our forefathers. All these years, abba and ima have reminded me time and time again the land we live in now is not our real home. It is sad really, that...