Ezr 3:1 | MHM | STEP | The Renewal of the Sacrifices This section describes how the Israelites, after returning from Babylon, gathered together in Jerusalem to worship God again. Even though they were busy settling into their new homes, they made worship their first priority. The leaders worked quickly to rebuild the altar for sacrifices, even though they faced danger from the surrounding people. Their actions show the importance of putting God first, trusting him in hard times, and doing what they can even if they cannot do everything at once. v. 1 : In the seventh month, the Israelites who returned from captivity came together in Jerusalem . They probably arrived from Babylon in the spring, since the journey took about four months (Ezra 7:9 ). Even though they were just getting settled and had many personal concerns, they all agreed to meet for worship. Their unity and eagerness to put God first is a good example for us. They left their daily business to focus on the altar of God, showing that spiritual matters come before worldly ones.

‏ Ezra 3:1

The Renewal of the Sacrifices

This section describes how the Israelites, after returning from Babylon, gathered together in Jerusalem to worship God again. Even though they were busy settling into their new homes, they made worship their first priority. The leaders worked quickly to rebuild the altar for sacrifices, even though they faced danger from the surrounding people. Their actions show the importance of putting God first, trusting him in hard times, and doing what they can even if they cannot do everything at once.

v. 1: In the seventh month, the Israelites who returned from captivity came together in Jerusalem . They probably arrived from Babylon in the spring, since the journey took about four months (Ezra 7:9 ^a). Even though they were just getting settled and had many personal concerns, they all agreed to meet for worship. Their unity and eagerness to put God first is a good example for us. They left their daily business to focus on the altar of God, showing that spiritual matters come before worldly ones.