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Mar 21, 2022 · Ezra was the second of three key leaders to lead a remnant of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem as prophesied by the prophet Jeremiah. This return happened in three stages.
Oct 9, 2023 · Ezra, as well as Nehemiah, reminds us of some powerful ways we can show worship to God. His practices of prayer ( Ezra 9:5-15 ), fasting ( Ezra 8:21 , 23), and confession ( Ezra 10:1-15 ) helped to revive the soul of the Israelite nation.
“Ezra’s love for the Word of God prompted others to examine their lives and turn back to God. Spiritual revival hinges on genuine repentance and a sincere desire to renew one’s commitment to the Lord,” explains Dr. Johnson.
All peace. 8 Let it be known to the king that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. The people are rebuilding it with large stones, and placing timbers in the walls.
Jul 31, 2013 · The godly reaction to sin is to recognize it from Scripture, to mourn over it, and to confess it without excuse to the God of mercy. How a person reacts to the news of sin tells a lot about that person.
In Ezra 2, we are provided with a list of those “whose spirits God stirred” (Ezra 1:5), prompting them to go back to their homeland. We should not minimize the courage and faith of those who chose to return.
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Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.