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Ezra returns to Jerusalem to rebuild the people around God's Law. Nehemiah engages in rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem. These efforts involve opposition and mourning, but also an invitation to celebrate in God's presence.

Ezra 1-6 tells the story of a remnant of Israel returning to Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple.

Exile in Babylon was a season of suffering, though it also produced a few opportunities and developments. Today we explore how we might understand God and his work in the context of exile or suffering.

The prophet Joel invites us to realize that even in seasons of pain and loss, there is hope. God is at work confronting evil, bringing about new creation and filling His people with His Spirit.

Ezekiel speaks a message of hope to Israel and to all the nations. The Spirit of God gives life!

Unique to the prophets, Habakkuk levels his accusations at God instead of Israel. Why, God, do you allow violence and injustice to reign? God assures that he is engaged, and Habakkuk pivots to praise.

The God who created, continues to create and give life. Jesus has risen and all humanity is invited to new life in Him.

In preparation for Easter, today we explore the last day of Jesus' life, from the Garden of Gethsemane to his death on a cross.

Jeremiah encourages the Israelites in exile to become a part of the community and seek the peace and prosperity of Babylon. How will we live in the messy middle - between the reality of the challenges we are facing and God’s promised restoration?

The later part of the book of Isaiah describes a suffering servant. A king (Jesus) that operates differently than others, who brings peace and hope.