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What was it that made Nehemiah a man that God would choose to lead a struggling nation? He wasn't a leader or prophet in Israel. But it is evident through his prayers that he was devoted to God. Nehemiah knew the Scriptures well, therefore he knew God well, and he loved him. Today, Quintin Legler, one of our elders, shows us how God wants more than mere religion from us, He wants a relationship. Relationships require time and effort. So we must ask ourselves, are we spending the time needed to know and love God so that He will use us in remarkable ways?

Scripture References: Deuteronomy 30:16, John 3:16, Nehemiah 1:5-11, Romans 12:2, Deuteronomy 19:9, John 17:3, James 5:16, Deuteronomy 11:22, Mark 22:37, 1 John 1:9, Deuteronomy 11:13, Joshua 23:11, 1 Kings 11:1-6, Deuteronomy 11:1, Joshua 22:5, Galatians 2:19-20, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Deuteronomy 30:20, Romans 5:15-19, Deuteronomy 7:9

From Series: Stand Alone Messages, Historical Sermons | More Messages from Quintin Legler | Download Audio

From Series: "Stand Alone Messages"

Bulletin with Study Notes

Throughout our passage today, Ezra stands as a strong example of what it means to be courageous and humble in leadership. As God calls Ezra to courageously call and entrust people to service, proclaim what is right, and endure, Ezra responded with a humble attitude in all things.

Scripture References: Ezra 7:27-28, Ezra 8:1-36

From Series: Ezra: The Lord Restores His People | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "Ezra: The Lord Restores His People"

For seventy years in exile and captivity, the people of God were chastised and broken. Having ignored hundreds of years of warnings from His prophets, God finally allowed Jerusalem to be destroyed and a remnant to be taken to Babylon. His people were devastated, distraught, and disciplined. But then, the call for restoration came. We have all been there. The Lord has allowed us to face the consequences of our choices, and sometimes they have been severe. But then, by the grace of God, the call of restoration comes. This is where the book of Ezra begins. Join us as we study Ezra together this fall, looking at the restoration of God’s people, and how it all ultimately points to the final restoration His people will have in Jesus Christ.

Bulletin with Study Notes