Learning Material: https://grow.shalomdfw.care/projects/exilesreturn/day2/

Q. Why did the leaders start by rebuilding the altar? 

A. Because they were terrified of the peoples of the lands. 

Sacrifices, feasts, and festivals were the order of the day. They wanted a public statement of dedication to focus their efforts on rebuilding, and one goal was their defense against the peoples of the lands. 

New podcasts available each week. Next week... Ezra chapter 3.

For an introduction to this series, start here: https://grow.shalomdfw.care/projects/exilesreturn/overview

You can learn more about this exciting outreach project, as well as other great outreach ideas at https://shalomDFW.care -- we hope to see you real soon in the growing community of care. Shalom!