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Ezra: A Model of Faith and Leadership

Ezra was a priest, scribe, and administrator who lived according to God's word and had a personal relationship with Him. He was trusted by the Persian king to lead Jews back to Jerusalem with wealth to rebuild. Ezra was humble, sensitive to sin, led by example, and passionate about God's word. He teaches that God is just to punish sin but also merciful, that no one can stop God's plans, and that God uses people dedicated to Him.

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Ezra: A Model of Faith and Leadership

Ezra was a priest, scribe, and administrator who lived according to God's word and had a personal relationship with Him. He was trusted by the Persian king to lead Jews back to Jerusalem with wealth to rebuild. Ezra was humble, sensitive to sin, led by example, and passionate about God's word. He teaches that God is just to punish sin but also merciful, that no one can stop God's plans, and that God uses people dedicated to Him.

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GOD’S HAND ON A MAN


EZRA 7:6 / 6-10-18 / PM

I. EZRA’S LIFE.

A. What do we know about Ezra?

1. His name means “My Court of God”.

2. He held several positions.

a. Priest.
b. Scribe or Teacher.
c. Administrator .

3. God was with him—7:6 and 9.

4. Jews believe he wrote the Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and perhaps Esther.

B. Ezra’s character traits.

1. Trustworthy—the Persian king trusted him with a fortune in gold to take back.

2. Humble—7:27-28.

3. Sensitive to sin—10:6.

4. Led by example—9:3-4.

5. Passionate about God’s Word—7:10.

6. Personal relationship with God--7:10.

7. Boldness—7:6.

8. Man of prayer—8:21.

9. Quick to praise God—7:27-28.










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II. EZRA’S LESSONS.




1. God is just in sending Israel into exile because they forgot Him. However, God is also
merciful in that He allowed them to return—Prov. 19:21.



2. No one, not even a king or nation, can stand in the way of God’s plans—Jer. 29:11.



3. God uses people dedicated to Him—2 Timothy 2:20-21.

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