Ezra 9-10

Scripture – Ezra 9-10

Observation – 

• Ezra 9:1-4 - A problem is exposed
• Ezra 9:1-2 - The leaders report to Ezra
• Ezra 9:3 - Ezra's astonishment 
• Ezra 9:4 - Ezra and others are grieved by the sin of Israel
• Ezra 9:5-15 - The prayer of Ezra
• Ezra 9:5-6 - Ezra's sense of shame
• Ezra 9:7-9 - Ezra remembers God’s past kindness to Israel in spite of their sins.
• Ezra 9:10-14 - Ezra fears that God’s people are testing His mercy.
• Ezra 9:15 - Ezra calls upon the mercy of God.
• Ezra 10:1-8 - The people decide to forsake their sin.
• Ezra 10:1 - The example of Ezra's confession
• Ezra 10:2-4 - Shechinah exhorts the people to action.
• Ezra 10:5-8 - Ezra issues a proclamation.
• Ezra 10:9-44 - The spirit of repentance at the assembly of the people.
• Ezra 10:9-11 - Ezra's appeal to the people
• Ezra 10:12-15 - The response of the assembly.
• Ezra 10:16-17 - Each case is examined individually over a 3-month period.
• Ezra 10:18-44 - The list of those found guilty.

Timeless Outline –

• Ezra 9:5-15 - Steps of confession to sin
• v5-6 - There should be a sense of shame
• v7-9 - Remember God's kindness to those who repent 
• v10-14 - Do not test God's mercy
• v15 - Call upon God's mercy. 

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow – Don't marry unbelievers. Don't date unbelievers.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – 

Prayer –