Ezr 6:14-15 | MHM | STEP | v. 14–15 : The elders of the Jews worked diligently to finish the temple (Ezra 6:14–15 ). They were motivated by the command of God, the decrees of kings like Cyrus and Darius, and the encouragement of prophets like Haggai and Zechariah. The temple was completed in just four years, showing how God’s work prospers when His people are faithful. Though the gospel church, a spiritual temple, takes much longer to build, it too will be completed when God’s purposes are fulfilled (Philippians 1:6 ).

‏ Ezra 6:14-15

v. 14–15: The elders of the Jews worked diligently to finish the temple (Ezra 6:14–15 ^a). They were motivated by the command of God, the decrees of kings like Cyrus and Darius, and the encouragement of prophets like Haggai and Zechariah. The temple was completed in just four years, showing how God’s work prospers when His people are faithful. Though the gospel church, a spiritual temple, takes much longer to build, it too will be completed when God’s purposes are fulfilled (Philippians 1:6 ^b).

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