The first and second group of Israel’s exiles return from their 70-year captivity abroad to see the devastation and ruin in the land of Jerusalem. As they rebuild, will they obey the Lord?
Perseverance grows from humble dependence on God, faith endures by trusting God’s timing and purposes, and prayer sustains perseverance through every season.
Our words reveal the condition of our hearts, the wisdom we follow shapes our relationships, and humble submission to God leads to peace and restoration.
