Ezra 6:13 – Ezra 7

Day 1 – Ezra 6:13-22

Question #1 How does the joy experienced by the Israelites during the Feast of Unleavened Bread challenge or inspire your current approach to worship?

Question #2 How does the concept of joy as a strength, as seen in Nehemiah 8:10, apply to your current life circumstances?

Day 2 – Ezra 7:1-10

Question #1 How does Ezra’s commitment to studying, practicing, and teaching the Law relate to your current approach to Bible study?

Question #2 In what ways can you “set your heart” to study God’s Word more diligently in your daily life?

Day 3 – Ezra 7:11-20

Question #1 How can we trust in God’s provision in our lives, especially when it comes from unexpected sources?

Question #2 What does it look like for you to practice faithful stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to you today?

Day 4 – Ezra 7:21-26

Question #1 What can we learn from the promptness required by Artaxerxes’ decree about our own response to God’s calling and commands?

Question #2 How does the provision of resources for Ezra’s mission reflect God’s faithfulness in equipping us for the tasks He assigns?

Day 5 – Ezra 7:27-28

Question #1 How does the phrase “the hand of the LORD my God was upon me” influence your understanding of divine guidance and empowerment in your own life?

Question #2 In what ways can you take initiative in your community or church, similar to how Ezra gathered leaders to return to Jerusalem?