It sounds like a pretty gruesome and painful way to die. Of course we know that he, nor any king, president, premier, etc., has any power unless given by God.
Category Archives: Ezra
Moreover – added blessing | Ezra 6:8-10 (NLT)
In fact, I’m convinced that He wants us to ask “big prayers”. That is, He wants us to ask for the impossible so He can demonstrate His power and receive glory.
Do not disturb | Ezra 6:1-7 (NLT)
Do you believe God still works like this? Will He, can He work in any way He pleases to accomplish His plan? We know with our minds it is true. Do we believe?
Humble confession | Ezra 5:6-12 (NLT)
This confession is so humble and bold. It serves as a good model for us. If we fully trust the Lord and listen to His voice, we can be confident in telling …
God’s careful watch | Ezra 5:3-5 (NLT)
What good work are you engaged in that God has prepared in advance for you to do? (Eph 2:10) Are you facing any opposition? If this is God’s work, He will …
Prophetic Push, Humble Response | Ezra 5:1-2 (ESV)
1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them.
God’s will prevails | Ezra 4:17-24 (NLT)
17 Then King Artaxerxes sent this reply: …19 I ordered a search of the records and have found that Jerusalem has indeed been a hotbed of insurrection against…
Pray for leaders | Ezra 4:6-7, 12, 16 (NLT)
6 Years later when Xerxes began his reign, the enemies of Judah wrote a letter of accusation against the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 7 Even later, during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, the enemies of Judah, led by Bishlam, Mithredath, and Tabeel, sent a letter to Artaxerxes in the Aramaic language, and …
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Opposition strengthens | Ezra 4:5-6 (AMP)
4 Then [the Samaritans and others of] the people of the land discouraged the people of Judah, and frightened them [to deter them] from building, 5 and hired advisers [to work] against them to frustrate their plans during the entire time that Cyrus king of Persia reigned, [and this lasted] even until the reign of …
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Wolf in Sheep’s clothing | Ezra 4:1-3 (NLT)
1 The enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were rebuilding a Temple to the Lord, the God of Israel. 2 So they approached Zerubbabel and the other leaders and said, “Let us build with you, for we worship your God just as you do. We have sacrificed to him ever since King …
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