Ezra & Nehemiah: The Good Hand of Our God is Upon Us (Sarah Ivill)

Ezra & Nehemiah:

The Good Hand of Our God is Upon Us

“Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.”—Ezra 10:4

The Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah offer a timeless message of hope to Christians, reminding us that Jesus came to set us free from our own Babylonian captivity by becoming the true temple, living Word, and the One who is preparing a city where the walls are perfectly pure and secure. In this eleven-lesson Bible study, Sarah Ivill provides students of Scripture with an in-depth look at these two small books filled with great truths which will encourage them to trust that the good hand of God is on them.

Useful for either individual or group studies, Ezra and Nehemiah includes suggestions for small group leaders, an overview of redemptive history, and a guide to learning Christ in all of Scripture.

Series Description:

Many women go through life clinging to things or relationships that have no power to provide lasting peace. Head, Heart, Hands Bible Studies equip women to move beyond these fleeting things to find rest in the everlasting Word of God.

Each lesson includes:

• Introduction— an overview of the chapters with applications for your mind, heart, and hands
• Personal study— a series of questions that helps you dig deeper into God’s Word
• Pulling it all together— a brief commentary that answers any lingering questions you may have after your personal study
• Processing it Together— a section of questions to facilitate studying in community

Table of Contents: 

Foreword 

A Note from Sarah 

Acknowledgments 

Introduction to Ezra and Nehemiah      

Lesson 1: Ezra 1-2 

Lesson 2: Ezra 3-4 

Lesson 3: Ezra 5-6 

Lesson 4: Ezra 7-8 

Lesson 5: Ezra 9-10 

Lesson 6: Nehemiah 1-2 

Lesson 7: Nehemiah 3-4 

Lesson 8: Nehemiah 5-7 

Lesson 9: Nehemiah 8-10 

Lesson 10: Nehemiah 11:1-13:3 

Lesson 11: Nehemiah 13:4-31 

Bibliography

Endorsements

“Deep yet accessible, instructive and reverent, rigorous and rewarding, this study of God’s Word will delight you in the Christ of Scripture—the one Savior, Shepherd, and covenant King.” — David and Minda Garner, Westminster Theological Seminary

“Many times we read the Old Testament disconnected from the work of Christ. In her new Bible study Ezra and Nehemiah: The Good Hand of Our God Is upon Us, Sarah Ivill helps us understand these books in their historical context but also faithfully points us to the larger story—the one all the other stories point to—the redemptive work of Christ on our behalf. This guide will help you study Ezra and Nehemiah with new insight and application for how you think, what you love, and how you live.” — Melissa Kruger, author of In All Things: A Nine-Week Study Guide on Unshakeable Joy

“Sarah Ivill has created a study that leads the student to discover the riches of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah and put them within the context of the redemptive-historical big story of the Bible. It will be of great benefit for the individual as well as group Bible studies.” — Mary Beth McGreevy, Covenant Theological Seminary