August 30, 2026

Return - Ezra 7 - Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Know the Word and grace.

Ezra 7

  • Ezra's Introduction (vv. 1-10)
  • King's Letter (vv. 11-26)
  • Ezra's Summary (vv. 27-28)

Significance

Announcements

  • The Deacon Board has decided to donate $2,500 from the church's benevolence fund to the Hamilton County Flood Relief Fund. Individuals wishing to contribute are encouraged to donate directly to the county flood relief fund. If anyone is interested in volunteer opportunities to help the flood victims, please sign up at servevilage.org.

  • The next English membership class is September 20 and 27. Register by September 13.

  • Youth Fall Retreat is October 9-11. Registration of $149 increases to $199 after August 30 and closes on Sunday, September 13 or when we reach capacity.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • August 31 - Psalm 122; Genesis 44
  • September 1 - Psalm 123; Genesis 45
  • September 2 - Psalm 124; Genesis 46
  • September 3 - Psalm 125; Genesis 47
  • September 4 - Psalm 126; Genesis 48

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Growth Group Guide

  1. What is your favorite book? Why?
  2. Read Ezra 7:1-10. What do you learn about Ezra in this text? Why does the Bible highlight those attributes?
  3. How would you introduce yourself in ten verses? What attributes would you include and why?
  4. What theme runs through Ezra 7:6, 9, 27-28? Have you seen that theme in your life? How?
  5. Ezra knows the Lord's Word and grace. Why is it important to know both? Can you know one without the other? What happens if you do?
  6. What struggles do you have with knowing the Word? Grace?

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