It is great to hear of many people being encouraged as we study the book of Ezra. This is an exciting time for us as a church. It is as important as ever to remember God's faithfulness to his mission and those whom he dispatches in this world on his behalf. 

This Sunday we find ourselves parachuting into a conflict story. In the midst of this conflict we find some very encouarging principles for us as a church.

Here is the outline and direction for Sunday. Please note, we'll be covering chapters 4, 5, and half of 6. As you might imagine you will only help me help you if you read the passage in advance of Sunday.

Title: "But the eye of their God was upon them..."

Scripture: Ezra 4-6

Outline: Timeless encouragement for weak missionaries

1. God has opponents (4:1-24)
2. God uses ordinary means  (5:1-2)
3. God always has the last laugh (5:3-6:15)