This sermon by Dr. Buzz McNutt concludes a study in the Book of Ezra by contrasting Israel's past sin with God’s grace during their return from Babylonian exile. Beginning with a "flashback" to the wickedness of King Manasseh and the consequences of sin, the message emphasizes four actions of the returning remnant in Ezra Chapter 3: unity as one man, prioritizing worship by rebuilding the altar, committing to give and work, and finally, laying the foundation of the temple. The bittersweet moment where the young shout for joy while the old weep over the diminished glory of the new temple highlights the lasting consequences of sin, though there is no condemnation in Christ.