Ezra-Nehemiah, Part 5: What Are You Working For? (Ezra 5:3-6:22)

SERMON OUTLINE:1: The work we are called to will bring opposition (Ezra 5:1-4).2: Our work should continue because God is sovereign (Ezra 5:5-17). 3: God’s sovereignty means we will sometimes see surprising results (Ezra 6:1-12).4: Those surprising results should fuel our joy (Ezra 6:13-22). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Has there ever been a time you felt you were working for God but didn’t see the results (the glory/fire) you hoped for? What did that feel like? How did you respond? How does this passage speak to that moment? How would you answer the question, “What are you working for?” (i.e. What is your life’s purpose?) Where do you need to repent? Where are you feeling encouraged?