Faith Baptist Church

Opposition

“Then the peoples around them set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to go on building.” Ezra 4:4

Rebuilding

“But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy.” Ezra 3:12 

Moving the Heart of the King

“In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of

Persia.” Ezra 1:1  

 

Petitioning the King

“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  

Jeremiah 29:12-13

Made for This Moment

"And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14b NIV

 

Bloom Where You're Planted

“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile.”  Jeremiah 29:7a NIV

Shutting the Mouths of Lions

My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions…

Daniel 6:22a NIV

Writing on the Wall

“…until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes”  
Daniel 4:17; 4:25; 4:32; 5:21

There's Another in the Fire

“Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, 
and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.” Daniel 3:25 NIV

The Rise and Fall of Kingdoms

“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others…” 
Daniel 2: 20b-21a NIV