The last episode from the Bible book of Ezra. There have been highs and lows since we started just after Christmas - and today's look at the book starts at a real low point. But it doesn't end there. Even when the characters in the book realize they've been really stupid and bad (the two often go together!), there's hope ... provided they take action! A lesson for us all?

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It's easy to point the finger at others - in this case at the returned exiles who started to behave just like their predecessors who'd been exiled because of their behaviour. But, so often, we do the same! We've been taught a lesson as a consequence of something we've done, but it doesn't stop us doing it again! Can't we do any better? In today's talk we'll hear a bit about God's holiness - and the response we need!

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Today's look at the Bible book of Ezra finds the exiles collecting together, near Babylon, ready to head back to Jerusalem - a risky journey with many dangers on the way. And they need to have the right people in the assembly. What are they to do? Listen and find out!
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Finally, Ezra himself appears in the book bearing his name! Many years have passed since the events of Chapter 6 and God's people have lost a lot of their enthusiasm to worship God. They need a wake-up call! And God sends someone, Ezra, who has dedicated himself to God even gets the king of the day to support Ezra's mission. Maybe if we dedicate ourselves to God we'll be able to achieve God's mission for us.

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Last week we left the temple builders in a cliff-hanger - will King Darius put an end to the rebuilding? Sorry, no *spoilers* here - you'll have to listen to find out! But God's track record might give you a good chance of getting the right answer even if you haven't read the chapter of the Bible's book of Ezra that we cover this morning. But one thing's for sure - though Darius may think he's king, there's a king with a lot more power on a much more impressive throne. And that leads to a lot of Joy when we live in his kingdom, his way.

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So, here we are almost halfway though the Bible's book of Ezra. The exiles who've returned have been knocked back in Chapter 4, but they get themselves back into action. They've been reminded how God worked in the past, so they press on even though there are difficulties, assured that God is with them. Theses are great lessons to learn ... but sometimes we're pretty poor at learning them!
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Already the 4th episode in our series on the Bible's book of Ezra. The elation and celebration are over - things take a sharp turn for the worse as the neighbours arrive and do their worst. The people who'd been able to return from captivity face a really significant challenge - what are they to do?

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Here's the 3rd episode in our reveal of the Bible book of Ezra. Joy and sadness, noise and quiet, and God at the centre.

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Here's the 2nd episode in our reveal of the Bible book of Ezra. The first tranche of exiles return from Babylon to their home country which has been left in ruins since they were captured. Are they ready for the problems they'll face? Have they got the right skills and attitudes to start again, more or less from scratch? Find out as we look (amongst other things) at the ~130 strange names in this chapter. Who is "the flea"?

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Today we start our new series of sermons. We're aiming to go through the Bible book called Ezra which recounts the return of God's people to their homes after their parents or grandparents had been ruthlessly rounded up and either killed or exiled. We'll find out about the way God works, even in disasterous times, and what we can learn about how we should respond when difficulties and opportunities arrive in our laps. Join us for this bumpy ride! Today, discover God involved at every level for his followers' good.
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