In Ezra 6:19-22, a month after the celebration of thededication of the second temple, the Jews celebrated the feasts ofPassover and Unleavened Bread.

Hebrews 12:1-3 shows that Christians should think of themselves as "surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses" and apply the lessons of those saints of old who bore testimony to the invisible objects of hope.

Hebrews 12:1-3 shows that Christians should think of themselves as "surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses" and apply the lessons of those saints of old who bore testimony to the invisible objects of hope.

In Ezra 6:16-18, following the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, Ezra gives a simple description of the celebration of its dedication.

In Ezra 6:16-18, following the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, Ezra gives a simple description of the celebration of its dedication.

In Acts 26:1-8, Paul begins the presentation of his defense before King Agrippa and asks the fundamental question: "Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead?"

In Acts 26:1-8, Paul begins the presentation of his defense before King Agrippa and asks the fundamental question: "Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead?"

Ezra 6:1-15 records events associated with the completion of the temple and reflects on their significance.

Ezra 6:1-15 records events associated with the completion of the temple and reflects on their significance.

In Hebrews 11:32-40, the author of Hebrews concludes his presentation of the OT saints as witnesses who point to those unseen, hoped for realities which have been brought to definitive, inaugurated fulfillment by Christ.