Ezra 6:1-12
The Temple is Completed
Ezra 6:13-22
The Temple is Dedicated
Ezra 7:1-10
Ezra Arrives in The Land
Ezra 7:11-28
Ezra Gets a Letter From The King
Ezra 8:1-23
Heads of Families Return With Ezra
Ezra 8:24-36
Gifts For The Temple
Ezra 9:1-5
Intermarriage With Pagans
Ezra 9:6-15
Ezra Expressed Sorrow in His Prayer
Ezra 10:1-9
People Confessed Their Sin to God
Ezra Expressed Sorrow in His Prayer
Ezra 9:6–15
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The rest of the chapter contains Ezra’s prayer. It is in its entirety one of confession of sin, with no petition or request of any kind. Although Ezra was not personally guilty of these sins, he identifies himself with his people in his prayer. He acknowledged that all the horrible afflictions which had come upon them as a nation was far less than they deserved (v. 13).
Here is how Ezra prayed for his nation:
It was because of their sin that they had been sent out captive to Babylon (Modern Iraq) (v. 7), but God had been gracious to return them to their land (vv. 8-10). God had judged His people on earth because of sin so they would turn to Him. (II Chron. 6:24-26).
Application
How long has it been since I have wept over the souls of men? Perhaps one of the reasons I don’t see more answers to my prayers is because I don’t get serious enough about the things I am praying for
Ezra 9:6-15 (English Standard Version)
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