Ezra 7-8

Scripture – Ezra 7-8 

Observation – 

• Ezra 7:1-10 - An overview of Ezra's return
• Ezra 7:1-5 - The genealogy of Ezra
• Ezra 7:6 - Ezra, a skilled scribe
• Ezra 7:7-10 - Ezra's arrival and mission.
• Ezra 7:11-28 - The letter to Artaxerxes.
• Ezra 7:11-16 - The king provides helpers, a copy of the Law, and gifts for the temple to go with Ezra upon his return to Jerusalem.
• Ezra 7:17-22 - Providing for the temple and sacrificial expenses.
• Ezra 7:23 - The motive of Artaxerxes
• Ezra 7:24-26 - Ezra is given legal power to enforce God’s Law.
• Ezra 7:27-28 - Ezra gives thanks
• Ezra 8:1-20 - The people who came with Ezra
• Ezra 8:1-14 - A list of the families
• Ezra 8:15 - The lack of Levites
• Ezra 8:16-20 - Ezra addresses the problem of a lack of Levites.
• Ezra 8:21-32 - The journey
• Ezra 8:21-23 - A prayer of protection
• Ezra 8:24-30 - Distribution of articles to be offered among the tribal representatives.
• Ezra 8:31-32 - Summary of their departure, and arrival in Jerusalem.
• Ezra 8:33-36 - The arrival.
• Ezra 8:33-34 - Precious articles 
• Ezra 8:35 - Sacrificial offerings
• Ezra 8:36 - The king's orders

Timeless Outline –

Examples to follow – Pray before a journey. When godly men are scarce, ask God to provide them. Be one of those Godly men.

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Application – 

Prayer –