Ezra 6 finishes showing how God's people can endure, and prosper, and we spend some time looking at their understanding, and OUR understanding, of the Passover and what it signifies.

Diamonds, general contractors, and walls of fire! These are just a few of the things Ben touches on as he explains Haggai and Zechariah's involvement with the events of this week's text from Ezra.

As God's people rebuff what seems on the surface like an earnest plea, we can learn a lot about what it's like as we face opposition that seeks to compromise from within and or stir up others to frustrate godly efforts.

As God's people erect an altar, lay a foundation, and worship... we see 5 timeless aspects that apply to the children of God, then and now.

How relevant is a list of names and numbers to our understanding of God and ourselves? Refuge Elder and Worship Director Ben Keller preached from Ezra 2 yesterday and it turns out the answer to the question is: very relevant!

As this book begins with the historical reign of Cyrus, and we are challenge to rethink how we view godless leaders doing God-directed things, as well as our own response regarding God's call and the treasures He's given us.

As our nation faces mounting tensions around the issue of abortion, it's important to consider all we know regarding ancient history, Christian history, American history, scientific knowledge since 1973, and God's definitive Word on the issue. A...

Paul concludes with a pastor's heart and schools ALL of us how we ought to feel (and act) toward our Christian family and the lost.

A passage used by Christians for quarreling and division is a passage where Paul stresses unity. We must recognize where we are weak, where we are strong, and when to be patient and even self-sacrificing.

Paul shifts from government and taxes to the grace-based posture of "love-debt" Christians should live out in their daily walk. What IS the best way to love our neighbor, and what does that mean needs to change?