Confession is good for the soul, but we don't like it. Who wants to be reminded of their sin? But Ezra leads us in a prayer of confession that leads to freedom.

We're on a journey from exile into the kingdom. What steps for Ezra take to prepare for this journey?

Pastor Brian takes us through Philippians 2 and an appeal for unity.

What does the hand of God mean and is there a connection between it and our devotion?

Where does joy come from? Is it internally it external cultivated? How did the exiles find joy rekindled?

How do we deal with opposition? How does God help us in our fight for the gospel?

Living in the kingdom will mean opposition. In Ezra 4 this conversation through compromise, discouragement, fear and frustration. This is our reality...

The exiles return to a country in ruins. What will they do first? They re orient their lives around the word of God, the rebuild alter and a rebuilt temple. What will you orient your rebuilt life around?

There are many lists in the world. Ezra 2 is one long list. But the key is to make sure your name is in the right list....

Ezra sees the return from exile. But we're all exiles longing for home, and God moves hearts to bring us home.