The Bible Journey Daily Podcast

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This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 25 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.
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How does a vision become reality, and how does a burden become a ministry? How does a calling become a journey or even one day a task completed? What does it actually take to accomplish the work God places before us?
 That's not merely a question for pastors or ministry leaders, it's a question every follower of Christ must answer. Because God gives all of us assignments, and He gives all of us opportunities. In fact, God gives all of us work to do. , and what are the essential ingredients?
As we come to Ezra chapter 8, we're going to discover that Ezra is asking a very similar question.
 The desire is there.
The mission is clear.
The opportunity has been given.
But now comes the challenge:
 How do you actually accomplish what God has called you to do?
 Let's turn together to Ezra chapter 8 and find out….
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Have you ever completed a job around the house only to discover that it wasn't really completed after all?
My first thought was not especially spiritual. It was something closer to, "Oh no. Not again, there it was again, demanding attention, time, money, and effort."  The work wasn't finished after all.
Very little stays finished. Gardens need tending again, houses need repairing, cars need servicing again, and the same thing is true spiritually.
 That's exactly where the story of Ezra takes us.
 In the first six chapters of the book, God's people returned from exile. Against all odds, they rebuilt the Temple. They overcame opposition. They finished the project. They celebrated God's faithfulness. And you might expect the story to end there; it's a case of roll the credits, mission accomplished. Temple rebuilt.
 But, God's work is never merely about buildings. It's always about people. The Temple was finished, but God's work wasn't.
 And that's actually encouraging. Because it reminds us that God never gives up on His people. When one phase of His work is complete, He begins another. When one task is finished, He starts the next, and when one generation has done its part, God raises up new servants to carry the work forward.
 So, let's turn together to Ezra chapter 7 and meet a man who understood that restoring people is every bit as important as rebuilding temples…..
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My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com
The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.
https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com
The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891
The Classic Literature Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906
To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:
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Episode Notes:
Have you ever led a group and felt that people only came to you when something was wrong?  A complaint at work or a conflict to sort out. A budget that won’t balance.
 Then you get home, and the washing machine has broken down again. After a week like that, you just want someone to say, “I’ve got some good news.”
 Maybe you know that feeling too. One problem follows another, and you find yourself asking, “Where can I find a little joy in my life?” 
 Today, I want to share a story that helps answer that question—not just where joy comes from, but how it reaches us. Let’s turn to Ezra chapter 6….
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My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com
The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.
https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com
The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891
The Classic Literature Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906
To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:
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Episode Notes:
Do you ever struggle with motivation? Not just getting started, although that can be hard enough. I mean staying at something after the novelty has worn off, after the excitement has faded, and after you've discovered that the task requires actual effort.
So, what does it take to get you going? And perhaps more importantly, what does it take to keep you going?  Because that's exactly the problem facing God's people in Ezra chapter 5.
 Ezra chapter 5 gives us a wonderfully practical answer. And as we'll discover, the answer is just as relevant today as it was for those discouraged builders in the day in Jerusalem….
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My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com
The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.
https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com
The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891
The Classic Literature Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906
To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:
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This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless and is part of season 25 of a project to complete an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse study of the entire Bible.
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I apologise again about the sound quality of today's episode; the problem has now been fixed, so hopefully normal service will resume tomorrow.
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Support the show
This podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R. McCandless...
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Check out my other Podcasts.
My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com
The L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.
https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com
The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891
The Classic Literature Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906
To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:
Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update