Now in the first year of cyrus king of persia, that the word of the. From ideas on sermon topics to how to develop church growth to insight on ministry life, preaching helps pastors develop every area of life and work in ministry. Study the bible david hill ezra 8 the hand of our god for our good david hill. The book of ezra 1 of 8 introduction and chapter 1. Sermons on ezra first presbyterian church, jackson. Ezra 16, psalm 7, haggai 12, zechariah 114 cyrus, promised return from exile, darius david colburn. Ezra wrote the book that is named after him, but the first time we hear about him is in the 7th chapter. Preach on topics including the restoration of israel, covenant renewal, and the rebuilding and completion of the temple. The books of ezra and nehemiah are about gods renewing his errant people. Ezra although modern readers of the bible are accustomed to treating the books of ezra and nehemiah separately, ancient tradition regards them as one see below. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive manner.
God raised ezra, the man of gods law, to bring about the next phrase of restoration spiritual reformation and renewal. Ezra 710 picks up the story more than sixty years later, when ezra led the second group of exiles to israel 458 bc. Because of the fit between the end of ii chronicles and ezra and because of the style, it is assumed that i chronicles, ii chronicles and ezra were all written by the same person b. The book could not have been completed earlier than about 450 bc the date of the events recorded in 10. Todays sermon is more practical than inspiration and looks at the four types of people involved in ministry from ezra 1. We ended chapter 6 with the completion and the dedication of the temple of god, led by zerubbabel and jeshua. The titles of the individual books reflect the two main characters of the book. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Lessons from ezra for believers today michael hardt.
God used the book of ezra to increase our churchs hope in jesus. Ezras purpose was to accurately record the events of the return from the babylonian exile, after a seventy. Sermons on ezra first presbyterian church, jackson, mississippi. Sermon series the book of ezra coming together to do gods. Ezra 1 2 a god who stirs david hill ezra 3 doing everything by the book david hill ezra 4 here comes trouble david hill ezra 56 the prosperity gospel david hill ezra 7 change the world.
The first order of business after getting into the land was to rebuild the community first. This summary of the book of ezra provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ezra. Series lyle1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 commentary waldroup1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10 single sermons. Book of ezra overview insight for living ministries. Ezra led the 2nd group and fueled a spiritual revival. Last sunday evening we began a brand new series on the books of ezra and nehemiah. Although they were strong and important men, the book in the final analysis actually focuses on the community as a whole. Ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. Sermons and articles on ezra a cornucopia of material including suggestions for a sermon series. Ezra was a great leader in israels history just after the time of the peoples return from babylonian exile.
New testament writers do not quote the book of ezra. The emphasis in ezra is on the rebuilding of the temple. In the first year of cyrus king of persia, in order to fulfill the word of the lord spoken by jeremiah, the lord moved the heart of cyrus king of persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put it in writing. And when the seventh month was come, and the children of israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to jerusalem. It took zerubbabel approximately 44 years to build the temple compare ezra 1. The book of ezra a journey through the bible bible study lurgan baptist church. The book of ezra 8 of 8, chapter 10 and conclusion harley howard. More than just a commentary or sermon illustration book, the posb brings together sermon points, life application, supporting scripture, as well as fullyresearched and engaging commentary all on one page, along with the actual text. For a preacher who wants to cut his teeth on redemptive historical christcentered preaching, this book is great. Mar 15, 2020 the young men shouted while the old men wept. Interestingly, the principles found in this small book stating how god dealt with his people more than 2,500 years ago, still speak to the heart and issues of gods people today.
Aug 20, 2018 ezra was a great leader in israels history just after the time of the peoples return from babylonian exile. Ezra, the first of the postcaptivity books ezra, nehemiah, esther, haggai, zechariah, and malachi, records the return to palestine under zerubbabel, by decree of cyrus, of a jewish remnant who laid the temple foundations b. From sunday, february, 11 2018 at calvary chapel tricities, kennewick, wa. Chuck swindoll has a book titled, three steps forward, two steps back thomas nelson, 1980. The book of ezra coming together to do gods work 14 the gospel of john 62 the heart of worship 6 the servant songs of isaiah 3 what the bride will wear 10 speakers. The entire book of esther fits between these chapters. Title even though ezra s name does not enter the account of judahs postexilic return to jerusalem until 7.
Ezra was wonderfully blessed in his desire and effort to restore jerusalem and rebuild the temple. The first was led by zerubabbel to rebuild the temple 16 and the second was led by ezra to. Use this collection of resources to help bolster your personal study as you prepare to teach your congregation the many important truths within this old testament book. Fifty thousand jews responded by giving up their lives in babylon and. The book of ezra 1 of 8 harley howard sermon outlines. Ezra 7 10, nehemiah, psalm 126 return to reconstruct jerusalem, reforms david colburn.
Finally, we have ezra appearing in the book that bears his name. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah, darius i, artaxerxes i, and zerubbabel. Title even though ezras name does not enter the account of judahs postexilic return to jerusalem until 7. The book of ezra is devoted to events occurring in the land of israel at the time of the return from the babylonian captivity and subsequent years, covering a period of approximately one century, beginning in 538 b. Find more mark dever overview sermons or download mp3s for free. His appearance tells us about what it looks like when god grabs hold of our lives to remake us and reform us. Now in the first year of cyrus king of persia, that the word of the lord by the mouth of jeremiah might be fulfilled, the lord stirred up the spirit of cyrus king of persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, the book of ezra covers 2 distinct time periods. Look to ezra, and hunger for what he had for what he had is what. How can this generally overworked individual possibly find the time or the occasion to apply what he has studied before the delivery of the sermon. These events are described in the book of nehemiah. Composed in hebrew and aramaic, its subject is the return to zion. The message of ezra overview sermon by mark dever youtube. Palm sunday the place, the people and the purpose daniel rodgers.
The old testament books of ezra and nehemiah recount the return of gods people to their homeland, spanning about 90 years. Led by nehemiah, the 3rd group rebuilt the walls of jerusalem. For a preacher who wants to cut his teeth on redemptive historical christcentered preaching, this book. The secret to powerful prayer september 15, 2019 tony evans sermon duration.
Lord by the mouth of jeremiah might be fulfilled, the lord stirred. Nothing in the message of ezra and nehemiah comes free of pain. Feb 18, 2018 part 1 in a study through the book of ezra. This is the point at which the book of ezra begins. This content is part of a series the book of ezra 1 of 8 introduction and chapter 1. The last four books of the hebrew canon are ezra, nehemiah, and 1 and 2 chronicles, in that order. The cross ezra was used by god to return the people of israel to their land in canaan, after being bound in babylon for 70 years. Ezra was a very important character in biblical history and his work helped the jews maintain their identity and develop a tradition of being scripture based. Aug 10, 2017 ezra 110 the bible from 30,000 feet skip heitzig flight ezr01 duration. Now in the first year of cyrus king of persia, that the word of the lord by the mouth of jeremiah might be fulfilled, the lord stirred up the spirit of cyrus king of persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, the book. God had stirred up the heart of the pagan king cyrus to issue a decree for the jews to return to their land and rebuild his temple. In fact, itll all be immersed in pain, in hard work, in disappointment and discouragement, and in exhaustion.
Tonight pastor john works through chapter 10, the final chapter of ezra. The book of ezra harley howard sermon series ideas. Between chapter 1 and 7 almost 60 years had gone by. Free access to sermons on book of ezra, church sermons, illustrations on book of ezra, and powerpoints for.
Ezra wants to study the law of god, practice it, and teach it to others. Aug 02, 2017 it is likely that ezra finished the book between 456, when the events of 10. Ezra and some other israelitestemple servants, priests, singers, gatekeepers, levitestake around four or five months to journey to jerusalem. The 1st group, made up of the remnants of the levites and led by zerubbabel, rebuilt the temple. At one time, however, ezra and nehemiah followed 1 and 2 chronicles and were generally considered to be the work of one and the same author known as the chronicler. Sermons from ezra overcoming disappointment ezra 3 latest blog posts. Israel, the northern kingdom, fell to the assyrians in 724 b.
Lets also consider one of the major lessons ezra and nehemiah taught us ii. In chapter 1, king cyrus issued a decree that allowed zerubbabel and 50,000 jewish refugees to rebuild the temple in jerusalem. The second group came with ezra the priest and scribe in 458 bc ezra 7. To appreciate the significance of ezra s journey to jerusalem, we need to bear in mind that 80 years had passed since the first return from babylon ch. Seven chapters into the book, and ezra finally shows up in the book that bears his name. Firstperson application for the preacher can be an unnerving task. The events in ezra are set in jerusalem and the surrounding area.
Prepare your messages on gods word in ezra with sermon outlines or an entire sermon series. Lets get some of the historical framework set so that we understand what is happening in ezra and then later in nehemiah. Seemingly, the power and the blessing which served ezra so signally was all from the king, but really it was all from ezra s god, whose will disposed the kings heart, whose providence guided every step, and whose power and spirit gave efficiency and success to every plan and effort. We are going to take some time to look at a passage and section of the bible, and how to preach from it. Ezra s purpose was to accurately record the events of the return from the babylonian exile, after a seventy. Sermon series the book of ezra coming together to do god. Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fiftyseven years. We are going to shift our approach in a little different direction. From ezra the reformer to nehemiah the mobilizer to the temple to the feasts to the preaching of the word, everything pivots on jesus. Chapters 16 deal with the initial return of a remnant from babylon under the leadership of zerubbabel in 538 b. Our sermon ideas on ezra will help you preach a powerful message on the god who keeps his promises. Now if you have your bible with you or one in a pew just in front of you, turn with me to the book of ezra, and the third chapter, and were going to read down through verse. Israels return to jerusalem from babylon involved about fifty thousand jews much, much fewer than the more recent return, which is such a wonder of our own day.
The book of ezraa brief outline sermons by art davison. So here are four reasons you should consider preaching through it. Because of the fit between the end of ii chronicles and ezra and because of the style, it is assumed that i chronicles, ii chronicles and ezra were all. Read the latest on the anchor project and how you can be support our work. But the lord, through the preaching of haggai and zechariah, rekindled the spirit of the people and their. The books of ezra, esther, and nehemiah cover the historical period of israels captivity in babylon and the period immediately following their return to jerusalem. Ezra had devoted himself especially to study and to do the law of jehovah the word of god and was eager to teach the word in israel. We also recommend the bible projects video on ezra. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval latin christian tradition. The book of ezra records the fulfillment of gods promise to restore israel to her land after the 70 years of captivity in babylon jer. Artaxerxes as found in the book of ezra due to ezra and nehemiahs joint participation in jerusalem cf. The book of ezra continues the account left off from ii chronicles a. Aug 20, 2018 rate this sermon collection 3,599 views.
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