Ezra 3:8-13

I. Notice how the work began on the Temple.

A. The work began at the foundation.

B. The work displayed organization.

C. The work displayed unity.

II. Notice how there was worship over the work.

A. The people worshipped excitedly.

B. The people worshipped reverently

i. They recognized the goodness of God.

ii. They recognized the faithfulness of God.

C. The people worshipped in unity.

III. Notice how there was weeping over the work.

A. They looked at the past.

B. They longed for the past.

C. They forgot about the past.