Ezra 7 finally introduces us to the person of Ezra. A scribe skilled in the law of Moses, Ezra’s determination to study, obey, and teach the Word of God was critical to the reformation of the people. We are called to be skilled and obedient to the Scriptures if it is our desire to reform our family, church, and community.

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The Word is Key to Reform

The Passover Feast is a beautiful shadow of the reality of the sacrifice of Christ, the Lamb of God. The people returning from the exile from Babylon celebrated the Passover in Jerusalem for the first time in decades. The Lamb is our substitute, and provides the opportunity for salvation. 

They Kept The Passover

When opposition to the building of the temple came, the people relented and the work stopped. After months of inactivity, God sent the prophets Haggai and Zechariah to rebuke them for their inactivity. As a result, the people returned to work and the temple was finished. The encouragement to us it is always worth it to serve the Lord.

Work! It's Worth It!

As the exiles returned home from Babylon, they immediately began to worship God through the offering of sacrifices and the celebration of the Feast of Booths. As they joyfully remembered what God had done, they looked forward to what He would do when Messiah came. Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of those hopeful dreams. He is the living water who satisfies our spiritual thirst. 

Joyful Memories, Hopeful Dreams

Why does God record long lists of names so often in the Bible? In listing the names of the returning families from Babylon, we learn much about the character of God. God ‘s faithfulness, eternal nature and attention to detail reveals that He cares deeply for each of us. 

God and the Exiles

In ‘stirring’ up Cryus, King of Persia, to send His people back to Israel, God proved once again that He holds the heart of the king in his hand. Our God does what He says and does what He wants. These two truths are comforting in a day when the world seems out of control. This lesson will teach us depend on a compassionate, faithful, sovereign God who controls all things for His glory.

Our Promise-Keeping, Sovereign God

What do God’s people do when the foundations seem to be crumbling? To what does God direct our attention in times of weakness and discouragement? This sermon concludes the introduction to the book or Ezra and reminds believers to look to God as the Rock of strength, safety and security.

The Author of History, Part 3

In the second part of our introduction to Ezra, we continue to examine the last days of the nation of Judah. Jeremiah continues to faithfully present God’s message to a people that would not listen. Let the warning of Matthew 7:27 be a reminder to us; the description of the now who will not obey the Word of God — “And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

The Author Of History, Part 2

This is the beginning of our study in the book of Ezra. A.W. Tozer has said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” In this study, we want to gain a lofty and exalted idea of God. As we begin, we will learn about God’s sovereignty, compassion and eagerness to relent of promised judgment.

The Author Of History, Part 1

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