The Men of Anathoth. Ezra 2

 

Ezra 2 – The men of Anathoth

 

In Jeremiah’s day the children of Israel were on the verge of being carried away into captivity. When Jeremiah bought the land, it did not look as though Israel had a future. But God had him buy the land as a sign that Judah would be restored. Jeremiah’s act was one of faith. God promised His people would return to the land, and they did. The men of Anathoth had a sealed, lawful claim to the land because Jeremiah had purchased it and given it to them.

 

When they returned, some rebuilt the temple, some passed along the Word of God, some go out as missionaries, some supported those who went.

 

Every man’s work will be inspected with a reward in mind. We all will appear before the judgment seat of Christ. Every believer will appear before the judgment seat of Christ. “For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ; that everyone may receive the things done in the body, according to that he has done, whether it be good or bad.”  2 Cor. 5:10.

 

There were 128 singers who went back. The spirit of praise and rejoicing was in their hearts and lives. More singers returned to the land than did the Levites.

 

All of us should have a “know-so” salvation, not a “think-so”, or “hope-so.” “For I know whom I believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.” 2 Tim. 1:12

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah.