Pt. 6 Return to Me: Lessons from Ezra on Rebuilding our Lives "Keep Seeking New Spiritual Leaders"

In this session, Patti briefly summarizes what happened when Ezra himself arrived in Jerusalem, and the remainder of the book of Ezra. What do you think he found? She encourages the listener to keep seeking new spiritual mentors or leaders. (7:50) For a lesson plan for this session, and also video notes, CLICK HERE. If you would like a copy of all the Building Blocks Activities, CLICK HERE!

Scriptures: Ezra 7-10

Going further:

Ezekiel 40-48, Zechariah 1-4

Zech 4:6

Zech 4:10

Questions:

1. Review all six lessons. Which one was the most meaningful to you? Why?

· Return to the Stronghold

· Laying the Foundation

· Watch and Pray

· God Sends the Prophets

· Stand your Ground, Celebrate your Wins!

· Keep Seeking New Spiritual Leaders

2. Why do you think Ezra was so heartbroken? What can be learned from Ezra’s response to what he had found?

3. Our building process, in a sense, will not be completed here on this earth. How does studying this topic encourage us to continue to push in towards God for our entire life?

Building Blocks Activities Lesson Six:

“Prayer Partners”

1. Organize a prayer texting group with a small set of other believers. Encourage the others to ask for prayer, and commit to pray for each other. If you are in the building process, chose people who support you as you are rebuilding your life. Ask them to keep you accountable to celebrate your wins!

"Memory Verses"

2. Memory verse cards. Write out these verses on cards and memorize them.

Zech 9:12

Hebrews 12:1-3

Matthew 26:41

Haggai 2:9

Zech 2:5

Deut 30:6

Other key verses from the study are on cards for memory. The are located in the Building Blocks Activities Handout. A link is provided for you above.

Enjoy!! Don't miss the video of Ezekiel's temple below!!

Watch 3D Representation of the Coming Temple from Ezekiel!