Daily DEVOTIONAL

Ezra 8: Fearing God in Prayer

August 6, 2024

Ezra 8,  Proverbs 6,  Luke 14:25-35,  1 Timothy 4   Ezra 8:   The recording of the genealogy of those who returned with Ezra (8:1-14) reveals that there are none of the tribe of Levi (8:15). Therefore, to fulfill obligations in the Law, Ezra recruits successfully (8:16-20). He is careful to ensure that all is done properly…

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