January 25/26, 2015 (Week 17)

The Return to Jerusalem Study
Ezra 6:13-8:36: “Ezra's Return to Jerusalem” 

========================
DIVISIONS AND PRINCIPLES
========================

========================

First Division: Ezra records how the Exiles succeeded in completing the Temple. 
Ezra 6:13-22; James 1:25; Galatians 5:14

Principle #1: God sovereignly orchestrates events to bless those who continue to intently study His Word, remember it, and do it.

========================

Second Division: Ezra reveals Why God Blesses him. 
Ezra 7:1-10; Ezra 8:1-14; Ezra 2:3-20; James 1:25

Principle #2: God blesses the descendants of those who study and obey His Word and He also blesses those who teach others to obey His Word. 

========================

Third Division: Ezra reveals How God Blesses him. 
Ezra 7:11-28; Ezra 8:15-36; Romans 10:17

Principle #3: God defines prosperity as having sufficient:
              Resources
              Protection
              Ability
              Authority
              Answered Prayer
              Faith and knowledge of God to accomplish God’s Purposes.

========================