In Ezra 8:21-36, Ezra called a time of fasting and prayer before he and the Jews set out on a journey of faith to Jerusalem; upon safe arrival, they delivered the gold and silver into the temple treasury and then they worshipped God by offering burnt offerings.

In Ezra 8:21-36, Ezra called a time of fasting and prayer before he and the Jews set out on a journey of faith to Jerusalem; upon safe arrival, they delivered the gold and silver into the temple treasury and then they worshipped God by offering burnt offerings.

In Hebrews 12:25-29, on the basis of the distinct contrasts previously drawn between Sinai and Zion, between Moses and Christ, and between the law and the gospel, the author of Hebrews intends his hearers to think and reflect on life and eternity, exhorting them not to "refuse Him who is speaking.

In Hebrews 12:18-24, the author takes us to two mountains setting up a distinct contrast between Sinai and Zion, between Moses and Christ, and between the law and the gospel.

The Shorter Catechism states, "The fourth commandment requires the keeping holy to God such set times as He hath appointed in His Word; expressly one whole day in seven to be a holy Sabbath to himself."

The Shorter Catechism states, "The fourth commandment requires the keeping holy to God such set times as He hath appointed in His Word; expressly one whole day in seven to be a holy Sabbath to Himself."

In Hebrews 12:18-24, the author takes us to two mountains setting up a distinct contrast between Sinai and Zion, between Moses and Christ, and between the law and the gospel.

In Ezra 8:15-20, Ezra assembles those, who would return with him to Jerusalem, at the river that runs to Ahava, and sends out leading men to Iddo at Casiphia to address the shortage of Levites in the group.

This passage examines the importance of remembering what Jesus has done in the past and trusting Him to work in the present and future.

In Ezra 8:15-20, Ezra assembles those, who would return with him to Jerusalem, at the river that runs to Ahava, and sends out leading men to Iddo at Casiphia to address the shortage of Levites in the group.