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Ezra 7, Ezra’s Example, A Heart Set on God’s Word
In Ezra 7 we finally meet Ezra, the priest, scribe, and reformer whom God raises up to lead His people by the Word. His life models a pattern every Christian needs, to study the Word, obey the Word, and teach the Word, trusting the good hand of God.
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Conclusion
Thanks for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. Ezra 7 reminds us that spiritual renewal begins with the heart, a heart set on knowing and living God’s Word. May we, like Ezra, seek the Lord with undivided devotion, confident that His good hand will be upon us.
Tomorrow, we will continue in Ezra chapter 8, where Ezra leads a new group of exiles on the journey to Jerusalem,
depending entirely on God’s protection and grace.
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Until next time, study God’s Word, live it out faithfully, and teach it to others for His glory.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
