Judah's long-promised return to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon inspired a time of change, uncertainty, and renewal. But most importantly, it ushered in a time of faith. There Is Much Rubbish invites readers to join Johanan and his friends as they rely on God to return them to their ancestral home through a relatable and immersive narrative of their journey and experience. As you get to know the characters and appreciate the challenge before them, move beyond the story's surface to connect with God's purpose for rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple. Allow the perspective and storytelling to draw you in to more fully grasp the spiritual implications of the return from exile and the lesson's warnings, and instructions intended for followers of Jesus today.