On Day 136 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we explore Ezra 7-10. Ezra, a skilled scribe, leads a second wave of exiles back to Jerusalem, empowered by God and Artaxerxes. Confronting the sin of intermarriage, Ezra’s prayer and the people’s repentance seek to restore covenant purity, reinforcing God’s call to holiness.Questions:1. Ezra’s journey in chapter 7 is marked by God’s favor and preparation—how does his example challenge us to consider the role of personal devotion and readiness in leading others toward God’s purposes?2. Ezra’s heartfelt prayer in chapter 9 confesses the people’s sin without excusing it—how might this model of intercession prompt us to reflect on the importance of humility and honesty in seeking God’s mercy for our communities?3. The call to separate from foreign marriages in chapter 10 is drastic—how does this action invite us to wrestle with the tension between God’s demand for holiness and His inclusive love, as fulfilled in Christ’s redemptive mission?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQO_slSF7sYAll our links are here