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The book of Ezra, tucked away in the Old Testament, is often overlooked, yet it is remarkable for its relevance to the modern world. Ezra the scribe is a warm-hearted man who exercised a powerful ministry of spiritual, practical leadership to the Jews who had returned to Israel after the exile in Babylon. Love for God’s Word is a hallmark of his life, and he stands as a powerful example in...

the court of Artaxerxes, and was buried somewhere in the region of the river Tigris. There are several good reasons for doing so: FIRST, Ezra and the other historical books of the Bible reveal to us the way in which God is involved in the flow of national and international affairs. He does not stand apart from the destiny of nations, but is sovereign over the unfolding processes of history. SECOND, the book, in common with other parts of the Bible, shows how God at times can use the
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