August 9, 2026

People - Ezra 2 - Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: God’s grace is found in the details.

Ezra 2

  • Context (vv. 1-2a)
  • Laity (vv. 2b-35)
  • Temple Personnel (vv. 36-58)
  • Unconfirmed (vv. 59-63)
  • Summary (vv. 64-67)

Significance: God's Grace

  • God cares about his people.
  • His people care about purity.

Announcements

  • Youth Friday Night Bible Study resumes this Friday, August 14.

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

  • Youth Fall Retreat is October 9-11. Registration opens August 12.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • August 10 - Psalm 119:73-80; Genesis 29
  • August 11 - Psalm 119:81-88; Genesis 30
  • August 12 - Psalm 119:89-96; Genesis 31
  • August 13 - Psalm 119:97-104; Genesis 32
  • August 14 - Psalm 119:105-112; Genesis 33

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Growth Group Guide

  1. Where has your family lived? What was your favorite place? Least favorite?
  2. Read Ezra 2:1-2a. As a group, recount the biblical narrative from Genesis to Ezra. Why were the people in exile?
  3. Skim Ezra 2:2b-70. What is your initial impression? Why do you think God includes texts like this in the Bible?
  4. How is Ezra 2 a testimony to God's grace? How do the details of Ezra 2 show God's grace as well?
  5. What are your thoughts on church membership? If you are a church member, was that a difficult decision? If you are not a church member, what holds you back?