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Bible Book Club
The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible for you. In fact, Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill will do it all for you—read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Just join the club! Start in the beginning with Season 1: Genesis or choose a book. Available Seasons include Season 1 Genesis, Season 2 Exodus, Season 3 Leviticus, Season 4 Numbers, Season 5 Deuteronomy, Season 6 Joshua, Season 7 Judges, Season 8 Ruth, Season 9 1 Samuel, Season 10 2 Samuel Season 11 1 Kings Season 12 2 Kings Season 13 1 Chronicles Season 14 2 Chronicles Season 15 Ezra
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Ezra 5-6: Darius' Decree Flips the Script
In this episode, we’ll see how God uses both encouragement and challenge to keep the Israelites on track. Then He artfully flips bureaucracy into a miraculous blessing and an all-expenses-paid second Temple build.
Themes of this podcast:
God gives us both encouragement and exhortation. Just as Haggai challenged and Zechariah encouraged the Israelites, God knows when we need a push and when we need comfort. In our lives today, He still provides both through Scripture, wise friends, and the Spirit’s leading to keep us moving forward in His plans.
Opposition can become God’s tool for good. The Israelites faced constant resistance, yet God flipped the script so their enemies ended up funding the second Temple. In the same way, challenges in our lives can refine our character and become the very means God uses to strengthen our temple and glorify Him.
God always finishes what He starts. The second Temple was completed because God orchestrated leadership, prophecy, government decisions, and the people’s zeal. This reminds us that the Lord is faithful to complete the good work He begins in us, even when the process feels delayed or uncertain.
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