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Ezra was God’s man for the job. Ezra 7:10 explains Ezra’s passion.

Ezra set his heart…

Ezra “set his heart” to follow hard after God. The Hebrew word translated “set” הֵכִ֣ין means to be to be firm and steadfast—to be committed to do something. It describes a whole-hearted devotion. Ezra was determined that he would not be distracted or discouraged. He arranged his life to keep this commitment. Ezra followed the greatest commandment that Jesus taught about. He loved “the Lord his God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength” (Mark 12:29-30).

Ezra set his heart to study God’s Word

Study means to search out, to read repeatedly, to discuss. The Arabic version of the word means to “beat a path.” A path was made through a field due to the constant traffic. Studying means that we are beating a path by constant traffic in God’s Word.

Ezra set his heart to do God’s Word

God’s Word must be put into practice. James says that studying God’s Word and not doing it is like seeing your face in a mirror and then forgetting what you look like (James 1:22-24). We must be those who know God’s Word and do it.

Ezra set his heart to teach God’s Word to others.

Teaching the Bible begins in the home. Parents are the primary teachers of their children. This means that we must study and apply the Word so our children will see what we teach makes an impact in real life.

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