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Ezra 4:1 · KJV

"Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;"

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Passage Context

1Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;
2Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esar-haddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither.
3But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to opposition in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to stand firm in your faith?

3

When have you felt challenged while pursuing a goal?

Life Application

faith

Stay committed to your spiritual goals even when faced with challenges.

work

Develop resilience in your professional life when encountering opposition.

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