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The Book of Ezra
The Gospel According to Ezra
Ezra arrives in Jerusalem to find that the people of God has begun to blend in with their culture and go back to their old, sinful way of living. Ezra confronts their sin in a powerful way--but how will the people respond? Ezra gives us a great example of responding to allegations of misconduct with confession, transparency, and accountability.
Hope is on the Horizon
February 14, 2021
The book of Ezra is an inspiring story about the people of God rebuilding the Temple, and rebuilding their lives, after a significant tragedy. After decades in exile under a harsh, foreign king, Israel had begun to lose hope. God sent a prophet named Jeremiah to confront Israel with the seriousness of their sin, but to also show them that hope was on the horizon. As the book of Ezra begins, the Bible tells us that that important promise of restoration was finally coming true. Today, we can find ourselves in the story of Ezra. Our lives have been turned upside down this past year, but we know that God is changing hearts, opening doors, and giving us the chance to rebuild.