by Christian Education | Apr 12, 2021 | Nehemiah: The Captive Cupbearer Rebuilds a Nation
Monday, April 12 Daniel Intercedes for Jerusalem Daniel 9:4-6, 15-19 I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, “Ah Lord, great and awesome God, keeping covenant and steadfast love with those who love you and keep your commandments, we have sinned and...
by Christian Education | Apr 11, 2021 | Ezra: Faith and Action Preacher
Sunday, April 11 Committed to a Life of Obedience Ezra 10:1-12 “Take action, for it is your duty, and we are with you; be strong, and do it.” Ezra 10:4 NRSV Godly leaders do not need to force others to follow them. Their commitment will inspire others to live in...
by Christian Education | Apr 10, 2021 | Ezra: Faith and Action Preacher
Saturday, April 10 People Respond Actively to the Law Nehemiah 8:9-12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them. Nehemiah 8:12 NRSV Whatever...
by Christian Education | Apr 9, 2021 | Ezra: Faith and Action Preacher
Friday, April 9 People Anxious to Hear the Law Nehemiah 7:73b-8:6 Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. Nehemiah...
by Christian Education | Apr 8, 2021 | Ezra: Faith and Action Preacher
Thursday, April 8 Ignoring God’s Laws Leads to Judgement Zechariah 7:8-14 They made their hearts adamant in order not to hear the law and the words that the Lord of hosts had sent by his spirit through the former prophets. Therefore, great wrath came from the Lord of...