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The Hand of Our God July 21, 1013 Lesson: Ezra 8:21–23 Key Verse: Ezra 8:22 dfg Introduction Matthew Henry introduced this section, writing: “Ezra has procured Levites to go along with him; but what will that avail, unless he have…
God’s Mercy Endures Forever July 7, 2013 Lesson: Ezra 3:1–13 Key Verse: Ezra 3:11 rtyer Introduction The restoration of the people to Jerusalem was the restoration of the worship of the Lord who delivered them from bondage. This bondage was…
The Care of God’s Gifts July 28, 2013 Lesson: Ezra 8:24–30 Key Verse: Ezra 8:28 dfsh Introduction The journey to Jerusalem began with much prayer before the Lord. Ezra then “separated twelve of the chief priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten…
Serve the Lord Make sure that, in your doing and walking, you are always serving the Lord. “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all…
Walk in God’s Law The Law is to go with us wherever we go. “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways….” Deuteronomy…
An Emphasis on Doing Whatever you do, God’s Law has a word for you. “Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do.” Deuteronomy 12:32 The verb “do” conveys an important aspect of the practical focus of God’s…
So That You May Live The Law does not oppress; it marks the pathway of life. “I am the LORD your God. You shall therefore keep my statutes and my rules; if a person does them, he shall live by…
All of Life Spiritual The Law of God speaks to every area of human life. “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways….”…
Singing to the Lord The Law of God and Spiritual Discipline Singing is a vitally important spiritual discipline. “Now therefore write this song and teach it to the people of Israel. Put it in their mouths, that this song may…
Self-Watch The Law of God and Spiritual Discipline Each believer is responsible to keep watch over his own soul. “…if he has sinned and has realized his guilt and will restore what he took….” Leviticus 6:4 Sin is a powerful…