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God Stirs the Heart: The Beginning of Restoration (Ezra 1)
Series: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave
Teacher: Dave Jenkins
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Passage: Ezra 1:1–11 (ESV)
Episode Summary
In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins walks through Ezra 1 and the beginning of Israel’s restoration from exile. We see how the Lord fulfills His Word through Jeremiah, stirs the heart of Cyrus king of Persia, and moves His people to return and rebuild the temple. Ezra 1 reminds us that no ruler, government, or
circumstance is outside God’s sovereign hand and that true restoration begins when He stirs hearts to obey.
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Outro
Thanks for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave.
Ezra 1 reminds us that restoration begins with God’s stirring both in kings and in common people like you and me. The Lord who moved Cyrus’s heart is still moving hearts today, calling His people to rebuild, renew, and worship Him faithfully.
Tomorrow, we’ll continue in Ezra chapter 2, where we’ll see the returning exiles listed by name a reminder that God knows and restores His people personally.
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Until next time stay faithful, stay grounded in Scripture, and remember: God’s promises always prevail.



