Ezra 3 - Discouragement Often Comes after Calling

May 04, 2026
00:00 31:09
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In today's episode:

  • The Israelites prove their devotion to God and His laws by building an altar and keeping the feasts
  • The temple foundation is laid for the 2nd temple
  • God warns the people not to despise the small start
  • The old men weep (probably not tears of joy) after they see the foundation
  • Discouragement often comes when you are doing God's will

Other related episodes:

2 Chronicles 35:10-27 - The Point of Animal Sacrifice, and Why We No Longer Do It

Leviticus 16:11-19 (From Creation) - Does God Like Animal Sacrifices?

It Will Be Provided - the parallels between Abraham's test in Genesis 22 and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross


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Jenn Kokal grew up in a Christian household. In 2019, she noticed a common problem - too many Christians questioning faith, God, and the validity of the Bible. Since Jenn had a newfound love for God's Word, she wanted to spread its truth. Thus, P40 Ministries and The Bible Explained were born. Jenn's mission with The Bible Explained podcast is to go through the Bible cover-to-cover while answering common questions about God, Christianity, historical validity of the Scriptures, and the state of the world.

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