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God has called His people to walk faithfully with Him, separate from the sinful practices of the world.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

1. First Return Under Zerubbabel (Ezra 1-6)
2. Second Return and Reform Under Ezra (Ezra 7-10)
   1. Return to the Land (Ezra 7-8)
   2. Reform in the Land (Ezra 9-10)
      1. Sin in the land (Ezra 9:1-2)
      2. Ezra’s despair (Ezra 9:3-4)
      3. Ezra’s prayer (Ezra 9:5-15)
      4. Confession and repentance (Ezra 10:1-44)

The Elephant in the Room Question…

Applying the Text

Separation from the World

A Biblical Strategy for Separation from the World

• Worship God only
• Do not reduce God to an idol
• Do not misuse God’s name
• Remember the Sabbath
• Honor your parents
• Do not murder
• Do not commit adultery
• Do not steal
• Do not lie
• Do not covet

A Biblical Strategy for Separation from the World

• Love God with your whole being
• Love others as Christ has loved you