In His Image Ministries

Saturday August 19 Bible Reading:      Ezra 2: 64 - 70 Topic:                   Rebuilding The Temple In this passage, we see that the first batch of returnees from exile was carefully recorded (vs. 64 - 66) Their servants and transport animals were also indicated (vs. 65, 66) In addition major contributions for rebuilding the Temple were specified (v. 69) In today's units of measurement, these freewill offerings amount to about 500 kilograms of gold and 2, 900 kilograms of silver. What will be their monetary values? Probably millions of naira. In v. 58, we note that only some of the family heads contributed towards the Temple rebuilding effort. What must have prevented the other leaders from making their own contributions? - See Hagga 1: 2 for possible answers. Consider your own contributions towards the work of God so far this year;...