Ezra 8:1-20 These are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon… I. THE LONG JOURNEY COMMENCED. II. AN IMPORTANT INSPECTION MADE. This halt illustrates — 1. The need of seasons of rest. 2. The use of seasons of rest. III. A GRAVE DEFICIENCY DISCOVERED. Ministers of religion are sometimes slow in making personal sacrifices and rendering personal assistance even in a good enterprise. IV. THE SUPPLY OF THE DEFICIENCT SOUGHT. He sought them — 1. By means of influential men. 2. By sending them to the right place. 3. By sending them to the right man. 4. By sending them with precise instructions. V. THE SUPPLY OF THE DEFICIENCY OBTAINED. 1. The supply was sufficient. 2. The supply was various. 3. The supply was remarkable for the presence of at least one man of distinguished ability. 4. The supply was obtained by the blessing of God. (William Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: These are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king. |
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