Nehemiah 1:1-6
If you’ve ever looked at a messy situation and thought, “Someone ought to do something,” you’ll understand the passion Nehemiah felt for Jerusalem. From distant Persia (modern-day Iran), Nehemiah heard that its walls lay in rubble. Though he was just a businessman, he determined to do something—beginning with prayer. Learn from Nehemiah’s heart how to begin a restoration project.
Ezra 10:1-44
Rejoice with us as we see Ezra go to God in genuine repentance and others finally follow his example. What does this mean for us today? Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares the secret: Repentance follows faith and, when there is real repentance, God’s children will be revived. Join us for this important conclusion to a great study in God’s Word.
Ezra 9:1-15
What’s the devil’s greatest weapon against God’s people? Find out in this study of revival in the Old Testament. Travel with us as Ezra returns to Israel to find the temple is rebuilt, but not the city walls. In addition, he discovers immorality and idolatry run rampant. Ezra’s response (pulling out his hair and tearing his clothes) may seem extreme, but his grief is intense and his prayer in chapter 9 is considered by Dr. McGee as one of the greatest in the Bible.
Ezra 7:1-8:36
As we’ve studied the Bible together, it’s easy to see that Ezra nears the top of the list of those who love God’s Word and know how to handle it rightly. Learn more about the character and practice of Ezra the scribe as he leads a group of 2,000 back to Jerusalem.
Ezra 5:1-6:22
What’s the difference between our condition—how we are today—and our position in Christ—something that will never change? In this study of Ezra, Dr. McGee explains what our condition and position are in Christ and if there really is a difference. Follow along as God raises up the prophets Haggai and Zechariah and the people finish the temple and dedicate it.
Ezra 3:1-4:24
How do you overcome resistance—in others and in your own heart? That’s what we’ll learn in this study. Come along as those who return to Israel build the altar of burnt offerings and begin work on the temple as opposition arises.
Ezra 1:2-2:70
Do you think God can use you? Are you sensing a need to be part of something bigger—something great? In this study, Dr. J. Vernon McGee is very clear that every Christian has a responsibility to get involved in God’s work around the world. So, follow along as King Cyrus gives the people of Israel permission to return to Israel and restores the vessels taken by Nebuchadnezzar from the temple in Jerusalem.
Ezra 1:1-2
Known mainly as a priest and scribe, Ezra also contributed to the Old Testament canon—which means he was part of deciding what books of Israel’s history would be considered God’s Word. He was led by the Spirit of God and, as Dr. McGee points out, he was used by God to lead a revival—not by methods or organization, but through God’s Word alone. Would you like to have a revival in your own heart and life? Find out how as we study the Old Testament book of Ezra.
1 Corinthians 16:1-24
The church at Corinth was just like any church today. May the themes of diversity, unity, freedom, and love make an indelible mark on your life as we close our study of 1 Corinthians. Paul ends his letter with a reminder to be cheerful givers and to “let all that you do be done with love.” And on that high note, we’ll say goodbye to the church at Corinth—for now.
1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Plants don’t look anything like the seeds they grew from; they look stronger, fuller, and better. Paul likens the earthly body to a dead seed that will be planted and raised up as a flourishing plant. Just like seeds, our earthly bodies will grow into fruitfulness. Discover the truth about our resurrected bodies, eternal life, and the Holy Spirit in us that conquers death. Someday, your broken body will be raised up as glorious—“sown in weakness, raised in power.”