October 20, 2024

Devoted to the Word – Ezra 7 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Healthy devotion creates a healthy church.

Ezra has ...

  • holy ancestry (vv. 1-5)
  • scriptural devotion (vv. 6-10)

Scriptural devotion leads to ...

  • salvation
  • maturity

Announcements

👨‍🏫 Membership Class – November 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Stan & Allison’s – Membership is an important part of committing to the local church. Indeed, Paul writes, “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27) Learn more and register for our next class here.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • October 21 - Psalm 51; Judges 3
  • October 22 - Psalm 52; Judges 4
  • October 23 - Psalm 53; Judges 5
  • October 24 - Psalm 54; Judges 6
  • October 25 - Psalm 55; Judges 7

(Complete plan here.)


Growth Group Guide

  1. If the Bible was a subscription service (like Netflix or Disney+), would you subscribe? Why or why not? If so, how much would you pay?
  2. Read Ezra 7:1-10. How is Ezra described? To what three actions does Ezra devote himself in v. 10?
  3. Which of those three are you currently doing? Which do you find the most enjoyable? Challenging?
  4. Do you think all three are required for a Christian? Why or why not?
  5. How would your life be different if you did not have a Bible? How has the Bible changed your life?
  6. What were your thoughts from the combined worship and congregational meeting?