Lesson Summary Nehemiah requests permission to return and rebuild the city of Jerusalem. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Nehemiah 1-2. This lesson is focused on our first division: Nehemiah’s Prayer (1:1-11). References Focus Passage: Nehemiah 1:-1-11 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Divinely Compelled to Act – Part II Outline an…

In today’s episode, we are continuing our new series: “After the Exile”, a study of the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther. We are moving to Volume II of the series with the study: Nehemiah – Rebuilding the Covenant Community. Watch the Video Lesson here. Introduction God had made it clear in the Torah, that spiritual adultery would lead to Israel’…

Lesson Summary Ezra confronts the unfaithfulness of the exiles and prayerfully moves to address it. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 9-10. This lesson is focused on our first divisions: Ezra’s Proclamation (10:1-8) and The People’s Response (10:9-44). References Focus Passage: Ezra 10 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Dealing…

Lesson Summary Ezra confronts the unfaithfulness of the exiles and prayerfully moves to address it. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 9-10. This lesson is focused on our first divisions: Ezra’s Problem and Prayerful Response (9:1-15). References Focus Passage: Ezra 9 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Dealing with Unfaithfulness…

Lesson Summary Ezra leads a 2nd Jewish return to Jerusalem during Artaxerxes’ reign. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 7-8. This lesson is focused on our first two divisions: Ezra’s Faithfulness (8:1-36). References Focus Passage: Ezra 8 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here The Good Hand of Our God – Part I Outline and Lesson Goa…

Lesson Summary Ezra leads a 2nd Jewish return to Jerusalem during Artaxerxes’ reign. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 7-8. This lesson is focused on our first two divisions: Ezra’s Resolve (7:1-10) and Ezra’s Royal Mission (7:11-28). References Focus Passage: Ezra 7 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here The Good Hand of Our God – …

Lesson Summary The Temple rebuilding project resumes, is opposed, and completed. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 5-6. This lesson is focused on our first two divisions: Rebuilding Authorized (6:1-12) and Rebuilding Completed (6:13-22). References Focus Passage: Ezra 6 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Rebuilding Revival – Pa…

Lesson Summary The Temple rebuilding project resumes, is opposed, and completed. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 5-6. This lesson is focused on our first two divisions: Rebuilding Resumes (5:1-5) and Rebuilding Questioned (5:6-17). References Focus Passage: Ezra 5 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Rebuilding Revival – Part II…

Lesson Summary The Jews’ enemies conspire to stop the rebuilding of the Temple. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 4. This lesson is focused on our second division, Opposition is Formalized and our third division, Opposition Succeeds. References Focus Passage: Ezra 4:6-24 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Rebuilding Amidst Oppo…

Lesson Summary The Jews’ enemies conspire to stop the rebuilding of the Temple. This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 4. This lesson is focused on our first division: Opposition Rises. References Focus Passage: Ezra 4:1-5 Watch the Video of this Lesson Here Rebuilding Amidst Opposition – Part II Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and…