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Life Lessons
Life Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah: Lessons in Leadership
Two leaders, one burning restoration.
When the people of Israel returned to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon, they found the city laid waste, the temple destroyed, and their way of life obliterated. Out of the ashes of this devastation, two leaders emerged to restore the foundations of their worship and their city.
Ezra, the first to return, set out to restore true worship in Jerusalem by reminding the people of God’s teaching, what it meant for them, and how it should shape their lives. Nehemiah, the next to arrive, exchanged his royal cupbearer's robes for coveralls and got to work rebuilding the wall. The project took twelve years and was an uphill battle all the way. The efforts of these men reveal just how much God can accomplish in our lives when we follow where he leads.
As you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the
When the Hebrews were allowed to return home their spiritual restoration was as important as their national restoration.Restoring the temple was a significant step in the spiritual restoration of the people.The idolatry of the Hebrews was rooted in foreign wives who continued to worship their false gods. This is why the men were asked to divorce their foreign wives.The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson
An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.
When the people of Israel returned to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon, they found the city laid waste, the temple destroyed, and their way of life obliterated. Out of the ashes of this devastation, two leaders emerged to restore the foundations of their worship and their city.
Ezra, the first to return, set out to restore true worship in Jerusalem by reminding the people of God’s teaching, what it meant for them, and how it should shape their lives. Nehemiah, the next to arrive, exchanged his royal cupbearer's robes for coveralls and got to work rebuilding the wall. The project took twelve years and was an uphill battle all the way. The efforts of these men reveal just how much God can accomplish in our lives when we follow where he leads.
As you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the
When the Hebrews were allowed to return home their spiritual restoration was as important as their national restoration.Restoring the temple was a significant step in the spiritual restoration of the people.The idolatry of the Hebrews was rooted in foreign wives who continued to worship their false gods. This is why the men were asked to divorce their foreign wives.The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson
An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.
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January 16, 2023
Each section consists of:
"Reflection": A personal question for the reader to reflect on in preparation for reading the text. A dangerous precedent for those prone to eisegesis.
"Situation": A short paragraph that does pretty well in summarizing the historical setting for each section.
"Observation": The text in NKJV and NIV, usually about a chapter.
"Exploration": Questions to help the reader think more about the text and apply it to their lives. These questions do deal with helpful issues in the text, but often ignore important aspects of the text. The questions generally deal well with the aspects of the text at which they are directed.
"Inspiration": Often an illustration to help readers understand a principle from the text
"Reaction": Questions to help apply the text. Good questions.
"Life lessons": Looking at other scriptures on the same issues.
"Devotion": A prayer.
Then "journalling" and "for further reading".
The book could be used as a helpful supplement for learning to study the Bible, and forces the reader to study the Bible for themselves. But there are important aspects of the text that, for whatever reason, are ignored.
"Reflection": A personal question for the reader to reflect on in preparation for reading the text. A dangerous precedent for those prone to eisegesis.
"Situation": A short paragraph that does pretty well in summarizing the historical setting for each section.
"Observation": The text in NKJV and NIV, usually about a chapter.
"Exploration": Questions to help the reader think more about the text and apply it to their lives. These questions do deal with helpful issues in the text, but often ignore important aspects of the text. The questions generally deal well with the aspects of the text at which they are directed.
"Inspiration": Often an illustration to help readers understand a principle from the text
"Reaction": Questions to help apply the text. Good questions.
"Life lessons": Looking at other scriptures on the same issues.
"Devotion": A prayer.
Then "journalling" and "for further reading".
The book could be used as a helpful supplement for learning to study the Bible, and forces the reader to study the Bible for themselves. But there are important aspects of the text that, for whatever reason, are ignored.
February 1, 2025
Another excellent tool to dig deeper into God’s Word and apply it to our daily lives. Each book had thought provoking questions to help you understand each book and how to apply it to our lives today. This book is designed for group study but can easily be used as solo as I did. I thoroughly enjoyed delving deeper into Ezra and Nehemiah. I highly recommend this study!!
November 18, 2021
I used this book with a Bible Study group I lead. It was easy to read and the questions were appropriate for both mature and newer Christians.
May 15, 2022
Great book to understand Ezra and Nehemiah. It brings it into the context of our daily lives. Great for individual or small group study.
February 16, 2020
These books of the Bible are so full of treasures for today. Lucado asks poignant questions that spark excellent discussion and encourage a deeper, life-changing walk with God. I admit Nehemiah is a favourite book of mine, so I will read books that will feed my learning on all it has to offer. Highly recommended.
August 19, 2015
Excellent individual or group Bible study with excellent principals for life.
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