Ezra and Nehemiah: A 12-Week Study (Kathleen Nielson)

Description

The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible.

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah tell of God’s steadfast love toward Israel after their return from exile. The Lord rasied up Ezra and Nehemiah to reestablish the nation by rebuilding the temple and city walls and by turning the people back to his Word. In this 12-week study, Kathleen Nielson shows readers God’s mercy and faithfulness demonstrated in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, encouraging Christians toward sincere repentance and persevering hope.

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Endorsements

“This Knowing the Bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the Bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout Scripture. Here are Gospel-minded pastors and scholars doing Gospel business from all the scriptures—this is a biblical and theological feast preparing God’s people to apply the entire Bible to all of life with heart and mind wholly committed to Christ’s priorities.”

Bryan Chapell, Stated Clerk, Presbyterian Church in America

“Mark Twain may have smiled when he wrote to a friend, “I didn’t have time to write you a short letter, so I wrote you a long letter.” But the truth of Twain’s remark remains serious and universal, because well-reasoned, compact writing requires extra time and extra hard work. And this is what we have in the Crossway Bible study series Knowing the Bible—as the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the Bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one Book. Here, in a 12-week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart.”

R. Kent Hughes, Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois

Table of Contents

Series Preface: J. I. Packer and Lane T. Dennis

Week 1: Overview of Ezra and Nehemiah

Week 2: The First Return—by God's Stirring (Ezra 1-2)

Week 3: Temple Rebuilding—and Opposition (Ezra 3-4)

Week 4: Rebuilding Again—and Resolution (Ezra 5-6)

Week 5: A Second Return—by God's Good Hand (Ezra 7-8)

Week 6: People Rebuilding—and Confession (Ezra 9-10)

Week 7: A Third Return—by God's Good Hand (Nehemiah 1-2)

Week 8: Wall Rebuilding—in Spite of Opposition (Nehemiah 3-6)

Week 9: People Rebuilding—around God's Word (Nehemiah 7-8)

Week 10: Confession—in Response to God's Word (Nehemiah 9-10)

Week 11: Celebration—in Light of God's Word (Nehemiah 11-12)

Week 12: Summary and Conclusion (Including Nehemiah 13)

Product Details

Title: Ezra and Nehemiah: A 12-Week Study 

Author: Kathleen Nielson

Publisher: Crossway Publishing

Pages: 96

Binding: Paperback

Size: 22.8 x 15.2 x 0.5 cm

ISBN: 9781433549168