Trusting Planning Prayer (Nehemiah 2:1–20). He prays for months to prepare for one meeting with the king. His prayer leads him to set a schedule, calculate the costs, and expect opposition. Nehemiah dramatizes the problem and calls people to respond. #d

Big Asking Prayers (Nehemiah 1:1-11). Weeping for the exiles living among ruins, leads Nehemaih to fast and prayer, not action. He petitions the LORD to remember his promises praying for a big dream that depends absolutely upon God. how much do you pray f

People Carrying Heart (Ezra 10:118,44) . Ezra the pastor weeps and confesses for his people not wanting them to repeat the ethical mistakes of their ancestors that led to disaster. He mourns over the unfaithfulness of the exiles who have been beguiled by

Faithfully Different Remnant (Ezra 9:115). Ezra prays for Gods people ashamed and disgraced that these people are not devoted to God, but are devoted to the false gods of this world. How do we yoke ourselves to the corrupted values of this world, tradin

Gods Gracious Hand (Ezra 7:2728, 8:2136). Ezra praises the LORD knowing Gods hand is what is making circumstances line up. They even transport the temple treasure putting it on God to give them protection. The people themselves are vessels consecrated

Priest Ezra Arrives (Ezra 7:126). Ezra is a priest who is devoted to Gods Word and teaches his people so they can become faithful believers. Even the king understands the blessings that will benefit the community if the people live obediently to the LOR

Doubling Down Darius (Ezra 6:1–22). The royal records show the Persian empire did encourage religious belief in order to bless the kingdom. King Darius orders the opponents to provide for the construction of faith life for God’s people. This edict is the

Tattletale Antagonistic Tattenai (Ezra 5:1–17). Prophets Haggai and Zechariah stir up God’s people to resume their temple rebuilding for the LORD to whom they belong. They encourage them not to be intimidated by opponents who are but a breath. (not book o

Uncommitted Smorgasbord Worshippers (Ezra 4:1-7, 1124). You cannot to someone else Gods commission given to you. Do you commit to the worship life of your church? Recognize the worldly powers that hate our dedication to God and will do anything to distr

Toppling False Altars (Ezra 2:68-3: 13) Gods people are sent back to build up the place of worship. Before they start, they have to tear down an altar to false gods. What false altars needs to be torn down in you before you go to worship? Do you have spa