A First-hand Example of Living by God’s Word
Ezra 7-8
(Reading 7:1-10, 8:31-36)
A passage that shows a powerful God at work
And a first-hand example of living by God’s Word
– Ezra practiced what he preached (7:10)
– trusted his sovereign God (7:28, 8:22)
– and was busy himself (7:6b, 8:15-17,21)
Some tips for Living by the Word of a powerful God
Overview of the passage
7:1-10 Narrator’s introduction
7:11-26 Artaxerxes’ letter
7:27-8:36 Ezra’s account
- 7:27-28 – praising God
- 8:1-14 – names of the returnees
- 8:15-32 – the journey to Jerusalem
- 8:33-36 – arrival and sacrifices
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Youth Group Notes
What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?
1. Interesting:
2. Question:
3. Pray: