In ‘stirring’ up Cryus, King of Persia, to send His people back to Israel, God proved once again that He holds the heart of the king in his hand. Our God does what He says and does what He wants. These two truths are comforting in a day when the world seems out of control. This lesson will teach us depend on a compassionate, faithful, sovereign God who controls all things for His glory.
The Author of History, Part 3
What do God’s people do when the foundations seem to be crumbling? To what does God direct our attention in times of weakness and discouragement? This sermon concludes the introduction to the book or Ezra and reminds believers to look to God as the Rock of strength, safety and security.
The Author Of History, Part 2
In the second part of our introduction to Ezra, we continue to examine the last days of the nation of Judah. Jeremiah continues to faithfully present God’s message to a people that would not listen. Let the warning of Matthew 7:27 be a reminder to us; the description of the now who will not obey the Word of God — “And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
The Author Of History, Part 1
This is the beginning of our study in the book of Ezra. A.W. Tozer has said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” In this study, we want to gain a lofty and exalted idea of God. As we begin, we will learn about God’s sovereignty, compassion and eagerness to relent of promised judgment.