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Reading the Bible Daily with Dave
Ezra 9, True Repentance and the Mercy of God
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Show Summary
Ezra 9 records one of the most sobering moments in Israel’s restoration. After returning to Jerusalem, Ezra discovers that many of the people including priests and leaders have compromised by marrying those who worship false gods. This was not about ethnicity or culture, but about spiritual fidelity to the Lord.
Ezra responds with holy grief. He tears his garments, falls before the Lord in brokenness, and prays a powerful prayer of confession. In this episode, we see how true repentance flows from a heart that grieves over sin and clings to the mercy of a covenant-keeping God.
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Ezra 9 shows us the depth of true repentance—a heart broken over sin yet hopeful in God’s mercy. The same Lord who forgave Israel forgives us through Christ, calling us to live in holiness and gratitude.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
