Many say that religion is not for them. The idea is that matters of the soul and salvation do not apply to them. That if they choose to have nothing to do with God, then he will have nothing to do with them.--78 years after the Jews first returned to their own land from Babylon, Ezra brought a further 7,000 Jews together with golden treasures from Babylon. -Many of the Jews had married the inhabitants of the land and were serving their gods. Ezra was called to put this matter right.--Concerning this matter--- Others saw that it did belong to Ezra-- They exhorted him, -Arise- and do it-- They encouraged him. -Be of good courage--- They helped him - -We also will be with thee---Applying this matter to a greater matter - The salvation of our souls - the following points are covered---1- The matter - The salvation of souls-2- To whom it belongs - Sinners, ministers, Christ-3- Exhortation, encouragement and help in this matter