Ezra
Repentance & Renewal
March 17, 2024 • Ron Moore • Ezra 10, Ezra 9, Psalm 51:1, 2 Corinthians 7:9–10
Repentance consists of four connecting parts - the “Circle of Repentance”: · Repentance begins with awareness. · Awareness moves us to godly sorrow. · Godly sorrow drives us to the Person of God. · The power of God allows us to change. -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.
Revival Begins In The Heart
March 10, 2024 • Ron Moore • Ezra 9, Psalm 139:23–24, John 6:44–45, Acts 11:18, 2 Timothy 2:25
Repentance begins with an awareness of sin. How do we become aware of our sins? · When we read God’s Word daily. · When the Holy Spirit convicts us. · When we are confronted with our rebellion. · When we are instructed in our ignorance. · When we are challenged in our indifference. The Believer’s Daily Prayer for awareness of sin Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.
God's Work Through Us Is Holy
March 3, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Ezra 8:21–36, Matthew 6:16–18, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:38–39, John 10:28–29
As His children, the sovereign hand of our God guides us when we humbly seek Him. Ezra 7:9-10, Ezra 8:21-23, Acts 14:23, Matthew 6:16-18 As His children, the sovereign hand of our God gives us constant confidence in His unwavering goodness. Ezra 8:18, Ezra 8:22, Ezra 7:28, Romans 8:28 As His children, the sovereign hand of our God gives us eternal security in our final destination. Ezra 8:22, Romans 8:38-39, Rev. 20:15, Romans 10:9, Rev. 21:3-4, John 10:28-29 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.
Trusting in God's Protection
February 25, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Ezra 8:15–20, 1 Peter 2:9–10, Ephesians 1:3–5, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Philippians 3:9
Ezra 8:15-20, 1 Peter 2:9-10 As God’s royal priesthood, in Christ, we are CHOSEN. Ephesians 1:3-5, John 15:16 As God’s royal priesthood, in Christ, we are FORGIVEN. Ephesians 1:7 As God’s royal priesthood, in Christ, we are FAMILY. John 1:12, Ephesians 2:19 As God’s royal priesthood, in Christ, we are declared RIGHTEOUS and called to HOLINESS. Philippians 3:9, 1 Peter 1:15-16 As God’s royal priesthood, in Christ, we are called to be SERVANTS and STEWARDS. Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7 http://biblechapel.org/serve http://biblechapel.org/give -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.
Servant Leader of God
February 18, 2024 • Ron Moore • Ezra 7, Ezra 6:22, James 1:22–24, Ezra 6:16
Ezra was God’s man for the job. Ezra 7:10 explains Ezra’s passion. Ezra set his heart… Ezra “set his heart” to follow hard after God. The Hebrew word translated “set” הֵכִ֣ין means to be to be firm and steadfast—to be committed to do something. It describes a whole-hearted devotion. Ezra was determined that he would not be distracted or discouraged. He arranged his life to keep this commitment. Ezra followed the greatest commandment that Jesus taught about. He loved “the Lord his God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength” (Mark 12:29-30). Ezra set his heart to study God’s Word Study means to search out, to read repeatedly, to discuss. The Arabic version of the word means to “beat a path.” A path was made through a field due to the constant traffic. Studying means that we are beating a path by constant traffic in God’s Word. Ezra set his heart to do God’s Word God’s Word must be put into practice. James says that studying God’s Word and not doing it is like seeing your face in a mirror and then forgetting what you look like (James 1:22-24). We must be those who know God’s Word and do it. Ezra set his heart to teach God’s Word to others. Teaching the Bible begins in the home. Parents are the primary teachers of their children. This means that we must study and apply the Word so our children will see what we teach makes an impact in real life. -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.
Temple Dedication and Passover
February 11, 2024 • Ron Moore • 1 John 1:6–9, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:4–14, Matthew 1:12, Ezra 5:1—6:12
THE PROMISES OF HAGGAI · “Thus says the Lord of hosts” (1:5, 7, 9, 14; 2:4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 23). · “I am with you” (1:13) · “Be strong…for I am with you” (2:4) · “My Spirit remains in your midst” (2:5) · “Fear not” (2:5) · “The silver in mine and the gold is mine” (2:8 · “I will give peace” (2:9) · “…From this day on I will bless you” (2:19) · “I am about to shake the heavens and earth…” (2:21) · “…I have chosen you….” (2:23) -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.
Don't Let Opposition Delay Obedience
February 4, 2024 • Ron Moore • Ezra 5:1—6:12, Haggai 1:1–11, Haggai 2:1–9, 1 Corinthians 3:16
Two Take-Aways: · Stuck on yourself—Own it and Rebuild · Stuck in your past—Move Forward THE PROMISES OF HAGGAI · “Thus says the Lord of hosts” (1:5, 7, 9, 14; 2:4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 23). · “I am with you” (1:13) · “Be strong…for I am with you” (2:4) · “My Spirit remains in your midst” (2:5) · “Fear not” (2:5) · “The silver in mine and the gold is mine” (2:8 · “I will give peace” (2:9) · “…From this day on I will bless you” (2:19) · “I am about to shake the heavens and earth…” (2:21) · “…I have chosen you….” (2:23) -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.
Doing God's Work Will Bring Opposition
January 28, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Ezra 4, John 15:18–20, Romans 16:17–18, 1 John 4:18, Matthew 7:15
Remnant Lessons Regarding Biblical Persecution Bold obedience to God’s Word will always bring worldly opposition. Ezra 4:1-24, John 15:18-20, 2 Timothy 3:12 Satan’s primary strategy is to infiltrate God’s people from within; specifically, to doubt and deviate from God’s Word. Ezra 4:2, Genesis 3:1, Matthew 7:15, Romans 16:17-18, 1 Timothy 6:20-21 Believers must anchor every decision in the truth of God’s Word, not the shifting waves of fear and feelings. Ezra 4:4-5, 1 John 4:18, Galatians 5:7 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.
Reestablishing Proper Worship
January 21, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Ezra 3, Romans 12:1–2, John 19:23, Haggai 2:9, John 17:17
The Remnant Road Map to Authentic Biblical Community Intentional Unity Ezra 3:1 ↓ Complete Allegiance to God and His Word Ezra 3:2-6,10, John 17:17 ↓ Whole-hearted Worship Ezra 3:5,10-11, Isaiah 6:5, Luke 5:8, Lev. 1:9, Hosea 6:6, Romans 12:1-2 ↓ Eyes fixed on Jesus John 19:23, Haggai 2:9, Matthew 12:6, Hebrews 12:1-2 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.
God's Sovereignty and Promise
January 14, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Ezra 1—2, Jeremiah 29:10–11, Hebrews 10:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, Zechariah 6:11–13
Ezra 7:10 - For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel. First Return (Ezra 1-6) – 538-516 B.C. Zerubbabel – Rebuilding the Temple Second Return (Ezra 7-10) – 458-450 B.C. Ezra – Rebuilding their Worship Third Return (Nehemiah) – 444-432 B.C. Nehemiah – Rebuilding the Wall Ezra loudly proclaims the SOVEREIGNTY of God. Jeremiah 25:11-12, 29:10-11, Isaiah 44:28, Proverbs 21:1, Isaiah 40:28 Ezra loudly proclaims the FAITHFULNESS of God. Ezra 2:68-69, 2 Timothy 2:13, Hebrews 10:23 Ezra reminds us that God’s Word from Genesis to Revelation loudly proclaims JESUS! Zechariah 6:11-13, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit http://biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://biblechapel.org/ GROWTH TRACK We all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, http://biblechapel.org/connect.