Building the Altar Before the Walls

The Bible in a Year “They set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries.” — Ezra 3:3 One of the most insightful moments in the book of Ezra is the realization that the returning exiles built the altar before they rebuilt the city. Jerusalem stillContinue reading “Building the Altar Before the Walls”

The Power of Place

The content discusses the significance of Mount Moriah in worship as illustrated by Solomon’s Temple construction. It highlights three key aspects: mercy from God that halts judgment, the importance of sacrificial giving in worship, and the divine encounters facilitated at this sacred site. Worship is presented as relational, rooted in gratitude and expectation.