2 April, 2023

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January 29 | It’s About Distinction

January 29 | It’s About Distinction

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Upon his arrival in Jerusalem in chapter 7, Ezra sized things up rather quickly. The exiles were in danger of turning back to the sinful ways that had caused them to go into captivity in the first place. Ezra was committed to nip that mindset in the bud.  

January 29 | Discovery

January 29 | Discovery

Reading Time: 2 minutes

The New Testament calls the follower of Jesus to be distinct as a “new creation” in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). . . . What values and priorities should be different between us and the non-Christians around us?

January 29 | It’s About Distinction

January 15 | It’s Not Easy

Reading Time: 4 minutes

God’s people had returned from their exile in Babylon, had rebuilt the altar in the temple, and were laying the foundation of the temple when they ran into a buzz saw. “Enemies” reared their ugly heads (Ezra 4:1). . . .