Continuity: Identifying with Something BIgger

Ezra 3:1-13.

They returned like the exodus

Gifts from neighbours
Passover celebrations
Temple supplies
Building materials

They worshipped according to the law
They were led by a new Moses and Joshua

✓ We’re part of something bigger
✓ We’re joined to Christ’s saving work
✓ We’re built upon God’s unchanging truth
✓ We’re continuing to declare his glorious praise
✓ We’re going back for the future