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Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Teaches The Law Nehemiah Builds The Walls Biblical

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Teaches The Law Nehemiah Builds The Walls Biblical Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § Ezra

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § Ezra gets settled in 8: 32 -36 § Princes approach him re: some of the remnant intermarrying pagans 9: 1 -2 a § The pagans’ “abominations” (idolatry) § Most troubling was the leaders

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § In

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § In jeopardy was the “holy race” 9: 2 § They were intermingled with those who were not in covenant with God § God has always demanded separateness in His people Ex 19: 5 b-6 Deut 7: 6

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s reaction Ezra 9

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s reaction Ezra 9 -10 9: 3 § He tore his garments…he pulled hair from his head & beard…he sat down appalled § Others react, too 9: 4 § Those who “trembled at the words of God” joined him in his grief

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s prayer Ezra 9

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s prayer Ezra 9 -10 9: 5 -15 § He was ashamed, embarrassed v. 6 § Israel’s guilt had grown…she had a long history of transgression v. 7 § God had “revived the remnant”…given her a “present

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s prayer Ezra 9

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s prayer Ezra 9 -10 9: 5 -15 § Their marriages were a direct violation of the Law of Moses 12 Deut 7: 1 -5 v. § Why these marriages were so troubling… it would lead right back to where they just came from (captivity due to idolatry)

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s prayer Ezra 9

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s prayer Ezra 9 -10 9: 5 -15 § Their punishment was less than they deserved v. 13 § They were before God in guilt v. 15 § They could not stand before God v. 15

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The effectiveness of Ezra’s prayer 10: 1 § The people also wept bitterly…joined him in displaying grief § An outward sign of remorse, contrition

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § Shecaniah

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § Shecaniah encourages Ezra 10: 2 -4 § He also admits Israel’s guilt § He recognized the need for a covenant with God re: putting unlawful wives away § He exhorted Ezra to courageously

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s actions Ezra 9

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin § Ezra’s actions Ezra 9 -10 10: 5 -8 § He first dwelt with the leaders 9: 2 10: 18 § He made them take an oath to do as he instructed § He ordered all exiles to Jerusalem… whoever didn’t come

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The exile’s assembly 10: 9 -12 § They sat in the open square, trembling due to this matter & a cold rain [December] § Ezra’s public rebuke vv. 10 -11 § “You have added to Israel’s guilt” § “Make confession and do His will”

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The exile’s assembly 10: 9 -12 § The people’s response to Ezra 12 -14 vv. § “You are right! It is as you have said. ” § “It is our duty to do so. ” § “But, there are many people…it is the rainy

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The exile’s assembly 10: 9 -12 § The people’s response to Ezra 12 -14 vv. § “Let our leaders appoint times when each one may come for investigation. ” § Other factors re: this situation… § There was some opposition v. 15

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Deals With Sin Ezra 9 -10 § The “investigation” 10: 16 -17 § Despite the “difficulties” the exiles complied with Ezra’s orders § The “investigations” on each marriage were completed in 3 months, 10 days

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Some Modern-Day Applications… § Repentance = somewhat of a

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Some Modern-Day Applications… § Repentance = somewhat of a “process” § Very rarely does it occur instantly § Sometimes, it takes time to bring people around through convincing Bible teaching

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Some Modern-Day Applications… § Repentance = somewhat of a

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Some Modern-Day Applications… § Repentance = somewhat of a “process” § The demands of repentance may even be requiring people to leave life-long relationships v. 44 § It will take gentleness & patience in

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Some Modern-Day Applications… § Help for elders & local

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Some Modern-Day Applications… § Help for elders & local churches § Bringing people to repentance often involves emotional situations requiring some “investigation” § Sometimes, it takes time to sift through details impacting the

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Some Modern-Day Applications… § Help for parents & their

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Some Modern-Day Applications… § Help for parents & their children § It is critical to marry someone that meets with God’s approval § Parents must stress to their children the importance of dating & marrying someone who will help

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah …

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah …