In today's episode:
The Israelites prove their devotion to God and His laws by building an altar and keeping the feasts
The temple foundation is laid for the 2nd temple
God warns the people not to despise the small start
The old men weep (probably not tears of joy) after they see the foundation
Discouragement often comes when you are doing God's will

Other related episodes:

2 Chronicles 35:10-27 - The Point of Animal Sacrifice, and Why We No Longer Do It

Leviticus 16:11-19 (From Creation) - Does God Like Animal Sacrifices?

It Will Be Provided - the parallels between Abraham's test in Genesis 22 and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross

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In today's episode:
<ul>
<li>The Israelites prove their devotion to God and His laws by building an altar and keeping the feasts</li>
<li>The temple foundation is laid for the 2nd temple</li>
<li>God warns the people not to despise the small start</li>
<li>The old men weep (probably not tears of joy) after they see the foundation</li>
<li>Discouragement often comes when you are doing God's will</li>
</ul>
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Other related episodes:
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/38768705/2-chronicles-3510-27-the-point-of-animal-sacrifice-and-why-we-no-longer-do-it">2 Chronicles 35:10-27 - The Point of Animal Sacrifice, and Why We No Longer Do It</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/3d180ba5/leviticus-1611-19-from-creation-does-god-like-animal-sacrifices">Leviticus 16:11-19 (From Creation) - Does God Like Animal Sacrifices?</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1d889428/it-will-be-provided">It Will Be Provided - the parallels between Abraham's test in Genesis 22 and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross</a>
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Hey! Look at this other P40 content!&nbsp;
YouTube -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw</a>
Ko-Fi -&nbsp;<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Website -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.p40ministrie/">https://www.p40ministries.com</a>
Facebook -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">www.facebook.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jenn@p40mi">jenn@p40ministries.com&nbsp;</a>
Rumble - <a href="https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869">https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869</a>&nbsp;
Books -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk">https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk</a>&nbsp;
Merch -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/shop">https://www.p40ministries.com/shop</a>&nbsp;
YouVersion -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle">https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle</a>
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Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.)

Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Ezra 3 - Discouragement Often Comes after Calling

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/cf503897-e5d8-44c3-9dbe-b4400016afc2/transcript