September 6, 2026

Reform - Ezra 9-10 - Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: There is still hope!

Ezra 9-10

  • Devastating Unfaithfulness (9:1-15)
  • Drastic Response (10:1-6)

Significance

  • Do you feel the gravity of your sin?
  • Do you delight in the hope of Christ?

Announcements

  • The next English membership class is September 20 and 27. Register by September 13.

  • Youth Fall Retreat is October 9-11. Registration closes on Sunday, September 13 or when we reach capacity.

  • Elder candidate Q & A is September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the church library. This is an opportunity for members to learn about and ask questions of Rev. Rugang Li who is an elder candidate this year.

  • Deacon Board August meeting minutes are now available in the binder located in the church library.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • September 7 - Psalm 127; Genesis 49
  • September 8 - Psalm 128; Genesis 50
  • September 9 - Psalm 129; Ezra 1
  • September 10 - Psalm 130; Ezra 2
  • September 11 - Psalm 131; Ezra 3

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Have you ever been on a missions trip? If so, how did it go?
  2. Read Ezra 9:1-2 and Deuteronomy 7:1-6. How do you know this prohibition is against spiritual intermarriage and not ethnic?
  3. Should a Christian marry a non-Christian? Why or why not?
  4. Read Ezra 9:3-15. How and what does Ezra pray? Why does he do this?
  5. Read Ezra 10:1-6. How is the gravity of sin demonstrated in Ezra 9:1-10:6? Does this surprise you? Why or why not?
  6. Do most people feel the gravity of their sin? Most Christians?
  7. What would you say to a friend who is weighed down by their sin?
  8. How does gospel hope propel missions?