Chad and Daniel begin the book of Nehemiah in this episode. Nehemiah hears bad news from Jerusalem and weeps, fasts, and mourns. He then prays a prayer that there is a lot to say about. And we learn that he is the cupbearer to the king. Have a listen! Donate Tough Texts Podcast 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel are joined by Scott Davis and Gage Jordan from the Assurance of Pardon podcast to discuss Psalm 95 live from the HWSS regional conference in Northwest Arkansas. Have a listen! Donate Tough Texts Podcast 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Ezra. Ezra is filled with fear over the intermarriage. A prayer is prayed. A promise is made. A solution is put into action. But is any of it right? And was any of it something God wanted? Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

The valuables of the people of Israel of brought to Jerusalem. God protects those making the trip from ambushes and thieves along the way. They rest for 3 days (according to the scriptures). And Ezra is VERY concerned about some marriages that have taken place. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

King Artaxerxes hands Ezra a letter that gives him everything he needs to get the worship and teaching of God going. Ezra finds that he needs more Levites if he is going to complete the task before him. And when you’ve boasted about God, it’s hard to ask for an armed escort. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Darius makes a decree that the temple rebuild continues and adds to what Cyrus decreed. Whatever you do, don’t try to stop the construction. The Passover is celebrated with some interesting language. And we meet Ezra. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel look at letters sent back and forth from different rulers that are trying to figure out if the Jews have really been told to rebuild their temple and city. Some are in good faith, and some seem not to be. And God doesn’t leave His people without a preacher. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

There is a lot of joy and a lot of tears as the foundation of the temple is laid. Certain adversaries ask to help rebuild the temple and their offer is rejected. But the people of God are made afraid and discouraged from continuing to rebuild the temple. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

The exiles return to Judah and Jerusalem in very specific numbers. Proof of genealogy is needed to be numbered in the priesthood. And the altar is rebuilt. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Ezra in this episode. King Cyrus is a different kind of conqueror and God uses him to fulfill the words of Jerimiah. Cyrus knows the difference between being loved and being feared. And some of the people of God are headed home to rebuild the House of the Lord. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube