Improving Character 23 June 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 7:1-28 – Topic: Character Introduction: A person’s true character is revealed by what he would do if he was positive that he would never get caught. Another revelation of true character is what a person will do under pressure or in a lustful temptation. A woman […]
God Blesses Obedience 16 June 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 6:1-22 – Topic: Obedience Introduction: God blesses obedience. I have seen this in my own life. When I disobey God, I have a guilty conscience and feel miserable. However, when I obey God, He blesses me with peace, joy, guidance, and answers to prayer. My […]
Walking Wisely 2 June 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 5:2-17 – Topic: Christian Walk Introduction: (Colossians 4:5) “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.” Whether we are dealing with those who are without (i.e., unbelievers) or with fellow Christians, we ought always to walk in wisdom. When we are wise, we […]
Breaking of Bread 26 May 2024 PM – Text: Luke 24:35 – Topic: Lord’s Supper Introduction: Two of the followers of Jesus departed Jerusalem on the Sunday Christ arose. As they walked the 12-kilometre mountain road to their home in Emmaus, a stranger joined them. The two had been discussing the painful and shocking events […]
God’s Motivation 19 May 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 5:1 (Haggai & Zechariah) – Topic: Obey Introduction: On the farm, we often had a difficult time getting the cows to cooperate. Cows can be VERY stubborn. To motivate them to go when they did not want to go, we had an electric prod. It was […]
Prepare for Opposition 12 May 2024 PM – Ezra 4:1-24 – Opposition Introduction: The temple building began in 535 BC during the reign of Cyrus. The people allowed opposition to stop the rebuilding until the 2nd year of Darius, 520 BC. To emphasise the problem of opposition, Ezra included a record of letters (v.6-23) that […]
Relaying the Foundations 5 May 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 3:1-13 – Topic: Revival Introduction: It is sad when a house burns down. The work involved in rebuilding is great. The rubble must be removed. The ground must be cleared. Plans must be drawn up. New materials must be purchased. Workers must be hired. Then […]
Is My Name Written There? 28 April 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 2:1-70 – Topic: Assurance Introduction: A genealogy is a list of names of one’s ancestors. One occasion when genealogies are important is when a will is being read. If you are an heir but cannot prove it, you will miss out. Genealogies or […]
Willing to Go! 21 April 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 1:5-11 – Topic: Missions Introduction: In an amazing way, God stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia so that he proclaimed that all his Jewish slaves could return to their homeland and rebuild the temple of the LORD God of heaven. This sudden […]
Remember Who is in Control 7 April 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 1:1-4 – Topic: Sovereignty Introduction: During this month, April 2024, amazing things are taking place in the skies above us. The Devil Comet, which is 30 km in diameter, can be seen in the northern hemisphere. The planets Venus, Neptune, Saturn, and Mars […]