This sermon introduction sets the stage for a study of the book of Chronicles, guided by the teachings of Ezra, to learn how a nation can recover from a crisis and become resilient, hopeful, and determined in the face of adversity.
Alright, let’s take out our Bibles and learn from God’s Word together today shall we? Pray this with me: Lord Jesus, speak to me. Amen! Our text these days is the book of Chronicles. Our teacher is the ancient and anointed Scribe, Ezra. He is walking us through lessons on how a nation can emerge from a national crisis. And we are learning, aren’t we?
Six weeks ago, we began a journey together. A journey of becoming righteous, resilient, a people who remain strong in the midst of adversity, hope-filled in the midst of scarcity, and determined in the face of demonic opposition.
The book of 2 Chronicles has been called The book of Revivals. Because from chapter 15 to chapter 35, Ezra records five revivals that each transformed the people and brought them back to God.
The first revival took place under King Asa ... View this full sermon with PRO Premium
Revival requires commitment, prayer, a place, God’s people to gather for worship, and repentance.