OLD TESTAMENT | WRITINGS
The Book of Ezra
REBUILDING THE TEMPLE AFTER THE EXILE
The last verses in 2 Chronicles are the first verses in Ezra, so continue the journey of the people of God as they come out of exile and rebuild the temple and the walls in Jerusalem. We begin the story with the people of Israel in exile and the temple in Jerusalem destroyed. But now, as prophesied by Jeremiah, it’s time to come back. In these amazing books, we have the stories of three key figures in the building of the Second Temple, the walls in Jerusalem and the return of the people of God to Jerusalem. Follow Zerubbabel, Ezra and Nehemiah as they overcome the enemies to re-establish God’s city again.
Part One
DIVE - THE MORE I READ THE MORE THE MATRIX IS REVEALED | Dr Katie Haldane
I love reading the Bible, no surprise there! I love that the more you read the Bible, the more the matrix becomes clear. Sometimes we can forget that with all its different authors and all its different books, the Bible has a divine thread of salvation history that runs through it all; all the historical books, all the prophetic books, the psalms, the gospels, the letters, all play a part in this divine story.
DEEP DIVE - LIVING OUT YOUR GOD-PURPOSE | Garth Ball
The Book of Ezra, believed to be written by Ezra between 450-430 B.C., is a historical narrative, recording the post-exilic events of the Jewish people returning from captivity in Babylon. It is a fascinating story that beautifully displays God’s sovereignty as His purposes unfold for His chosen people.
Part Two
DIVE - THE RIGHT PEOPLE AT THE RIGHT TIME | Dr Katie Haldane
There is a double sided encouragement in the Book of Ezra: one for those who need teams and one for those who have gifts. The Book of Ezra is an encouragement for leaders who are trying to build something, that the right people will be there at the right time and God knows what you need. So if you are leader reading this book, take this encouragement to heart.
DEEP DIVE - HATERS GONNA HATE | Dr Katie Haldane
No matter what you do for God, two things are guaranteed: God is going to be faithful to His promises and the enemy is going to try to stop what you are doing.
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