Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Ezra 1:1-8, 11; 2:64-70
by: Gabriela Alonzo.
God is faithful to His promises. In fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, King Cyrus decreed that Jerusalem be allowed to rebuild the house of the Lord, with the help of their local community. God not only kept His promise of deliverance but also provided for the reconstruction of His temple. In total, the Lord provided over forty-nine thousand people and over eight thousand livestock to help with reconstruction. In an act of thanksgiving, some of the leaders of Jerusalem erected freewill offerings and gave funds in accordance with their resources. How are we using our resources? Do we present offerings out of free will or a sense of obligation?
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