PTW Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

Preface

Ezra
Chronology and Timelines
Sermon Outlines
Chapter 1: Our God reigns!—See God!
Chapter 2: The Church Family Matters—See the Church!
Chapter 3: First Things First! Returning to Worship
Chapters 4, 5, and 6: Facing the Battle!
Chapter 6:13–22: The Temple was Finished & Dedicated
Chapters 8: Life as a Believer Has Its Challenges, and Can Be Difficult and Dangerous!
Chapters 9: The Danger of Dilution!
Chapters 10: Drastic because Holiness Matters

Nehemiah
Sermon Outlines
Chapter 1: A Good Heart for God and His work
Chapter 2:1–10: Making the Most of the Opportunity!
Chapter 2:11–20: Sharing the Vision & Getting the Work Started
Chapters 3:1–32: The Family of God at Work
Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7:1–4: Getting the Work Completed
Chapter 7:5–73a: The Importance of Continuity
Chapters 7:73b–8:18: Revival!
Chapter 9:1–37: Recounting the Goodness of God
Chapters 9:38–10:39: Renewing the Covenant
Chapters 11:1–36: Recreating Community
Chapter 12: 1–47: A Joyful Celebration & A New Beginning
Chapter 13:1–31: Broken Promises
Epilogue: And There’s More!...
Appendix 1: Leadership Lessons from Nehemiah

Esther
Sermon Outlines
Chapters 1 and 2: The Selection of Esther as Queen
Chapters 3 and 4: The Plot to destroy the Jews
Chapters 5, 6, and 7: Reversal of ‘fortune’ begins
Chapters 8 and 9: Deliverance for the Jews
Epilogue

A Select Bibliography: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther