Ezra

The book of Ezra continues the history lesson of Israel documenting the return from Babylonian captivity and the rebuilding of the destroyed city of Jerusalem.

Ezra chapter 2 begins the first wave of Jews returning to Israel from the Babylonian captivity. In the previous chapter the king of Persia allowed

Ezra chapter 3 reminds me that rebuilding requires preparation. Often in our rush, we don’t do things in order of priority. Sometimes frantic activity just

Ezra 4 reminds me of the difficulties people of faith encounter from those that are in the world. We face resistance when we try to

Ezra 5 reminds us that when we are confidently walking according to God’s will, we are not easily intimidated. In the Christian life, we are

Ezra 6 reminds me of those times in life when the hand of God is clearly in control. Those circumstances that work out so completely

Ezra chapter 7 reminds me that in the midst of instability, God’s Word is always solid. The chapter begins, “After these things” and casually skips

Ezra 8 reminds me that we have responsibility to be accountable to one another and to God. The chapter is clear that trusting in God

Ezra chapter 9 shows us the heart of a godly leader. Ezra returned to Jerusalem to find the citizens had sinned against God. His reaction

Ezra 10 describes the two most powerful agents of change the world has ever known. Confession and repentance together will change a life, a family