The Power of the Word of God

Ezra 3:1-3

No matter where you are in your life, God is ready to accept your worship.

Ezra 7:8-10

Nehemiah 8:1-3

Nehemiah 3:9-10

Actively and consistently engaging in Scripture changes things.

Nehemiah 1:4-11

Ezra 8:21

Prayer is an expression of dependence on God.

When should we pray? In all situations.

How do we become a person that prays?

Philippians 4:6-7

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Ezra 1-6 - rebuilding the Temple

Nehemiah 1-6 - rebuilding the wall

The Temple and wall have more to do with Israel's purpose and identity than their physical struggles.

The Temple shows us WHO God is and how to live (purpose and identity).

We need to be intentional about protecting the Temple - our own hearts and our corporate Church.

May we be people who find our identity and purpose in God alone.

Ashes...charred reminders of what once was, but is no more.

Our human heart longs for rebirth, renewal, resurrection.

Matthew 27

Matthew 28:1-10

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Isaiah 61

Will you live as someone who has risen from the ashes? Will you let God accomplish His purposes through you?

"I am thirsty." - John 19:23

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

Mark 15:33-34

What is seen vs. what is unseen

Luke 23

Amos 8:9

2 Corinthians 5:21

Isaiah 53: 4-5

Psalm 22:1

Romans 3:23

Because Jesus experienced the abandonment of God, we don't have to.