Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: Restoring the Church (Wallace P. Benn)

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Packed with exciting Biblical history, the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther display God’s faithfulness through trials, the promise of restoration, and the beauty of revival.

This commentary provides deep insights to help pastors and teachers draw connections between Ezra and Nehemiah, both of whom display godly leadership and the power of prayer. Then readers will follow Esther to learn how God's providence reigns, even in a pagan world, and see how each of these Old Testament books points to the promise of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Pastor and experienced Bible expositor Wallace P. Benn expertly discusses Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther verse by verse, and provides insightful observations, illustrations, and applications.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Ezra

Chronology and Timelines

Sermon Outlines

Chapter 1: Our God reigns!—See God!

Chapter 2: The Church Family Matters—See the Church!

Chapter 3: First Things First! Returning to Worship

Chapters 4, 5, and 6: Facing the Battle!

Chapter 6:13–22: The Temple was Finished & Dedicated

Chapter 8: Life as a Believer Has Its Challenges, and Can Be Difficult and Dangerous!

Chapter 9: The Danger of Dilution!

Chapter 10: Drastic because Holiness Matters

Nehemiah

Sermon Outlines

Chapter 1: A Good Heart for God and His work

Chapter 2:1–10: Making the Most of the Opportunity!

Chapter 2:11–20: Sharing the Vision & Getting the Work Started

Chapters 3:1–32: The Family of God at Work

Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7:1–4: Getting the Work Completed

Chapter 7:5–73a: The Importance of Continuity

Chapters 7:73b–8:18: Revival!

Chapter 9:1–37: Recounting the Goodness of God

Chapters 9:38–10:39: Renewing the Covenant

Chapters 11:1–36: Recreating Community

Chapter 12: 1–47: A Joyful Celebration & A New Beginning

Chapter 13:1–31: Broken Promises

Epilogue: And There's More!...

Appendix 1: Leadership Lessons from Nehemiah

Esther

Sermon Outlines

Chapters 1 and 2: The Selection of Esther as Queen

Chapters 3 and 4: The Plot to destroy the Jews

Chapters 5, 6, and 7: Reversal of ‘fortune’ begins

Chapters 8 and 9: Deliverance for the Jews

Epilogue

A Select Bibliography: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

Product Details

Title:  Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: Restoring the Church

Author: Wallace P. Benn

Publisher: Crossway Publishing

Pages: 224

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN: 9781433573491