Ezra 5:3-5

At the same time came to them Tatntia.

The great work investigated and continued

The sacred work investigated by the secular authorities.

1. The nature of the investigation.

2. The spirit of the investigation.

The eye of the world is upon the work of the Church to-day. Let the members see to it that it shall be apparent to all unprejudiced persons that their work tends to promote truth and righteousness, purity and peace, piety and patriotism.

II. The sacred wore carried on through the divine blessing, “But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews,” etc. This suggests--

1. The Divine interest in the work.

2. The Divine oversight of the work.

3. The Divine inspiration of the workers.

4. The Divine protection of the workers. (William Jones.)