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First things first What happens when we forget to do things in the right order? What is the right order for the Christian? Today, we begin the book of Nehemiah which is the continuation and likely the final section of the original book of Ezra. This book records three returns of the Jewish people from…

Sunday Morning 1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two…

Need What does it mean to need something. If all I had was myself, I would be in big trouble. I need simple things, like water, food, and air. I need love, connection, and a sense of belonging. Now, try to imagine that you didn’t need anything. God, in his limitlessness, does not need. He is. He declares…

Our view of the degree of sin Which sins seem the worst in your mind? Which sins are you likely to overlook or consider less relevant? Today we deal with the tragic reality of sin. It is never present where consequences do not arise. The greatest consequence is when the hearts of people are drawn away…

Intro Chapter 7 gave us the what is about to happen. Chapter 8 is going to show us how it happened. In chapter 7 we focused on the person and the plans of Ezra. In chapter 8 we see his leadership and commitment to the people. Those who return. 1 These are the heads of their fathers’ houses, and this…