“Preparing for Holiness” – Ezra 9-10
Jeff Pratt   -  

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“Holiness is our response to His faithfulness”

I. Understanding the situation. (Ezra 9:1-2)

  1. Israel disputed God’s love for them. (Malachi 1:1-3)
  2. Israel was guilty of halfhearted worship. (Malachi 1:12-14)
  3. Israel was living in their flesh. (Malachi 2:13-14)
  4. Israel was blaming God for their political situation. (Malachi 2:17-3:1)
  5. Israel was robbing God. (Malachi 3:8-10)
  6. Israel claimed it was useless to worship God. (Malachi 3:14-15)

II. A Godly response. (Ezra 9:3-10:4)

  1. We must be broken over how far we have strayed from God.
  2. We must be willing to confess our sin.
  3. We must be driven to action.
    •  Move.
    • Be responsible.
    • Take corrective action.

 

 

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