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First Things First (Part 1)

April 29, 2025 | Jonathan Griffiths

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In Ezra 3, we see the rebuilding of the altar and the laying of the temple’s foundation after the exiles returned to Jerusalem. The people, unified and humbled by their experiences, prioritized worship over construction, reestablishing sacrifices to address sin and draw near to God

Jonathan Griffiths serves as Lead Pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa, Bible teacher for Encounter the Truth, and Executive Director of The Timoty Trust. He studied theology at Oxford and Cambridge Universities and is the author of several books – including God Alone: His Unique Attributes and How Knowing Them Changes Us (Moody, 2023). Jonathan is deeply committed to expository preaching and loves to train and mentor others in word ministry. He and his wife, Gemma, have three children. Follow him on Twitter: @drjigriffiths.

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