PM: “REVIVAL BRINGS GOD’S PEOPLE BACK TO GOD’S PLAN”

TEXT:  EZRA 3

  1. The plan of God for Worship of God by His people    Ezra 3:4-6
    1. Celebrating the Lord’s Day in worship according to His Word
    2. Celebrating the Lord’s blessings by giving offerings to the Lord
    3. Celebrating the Lord in the place of God on a regular basis
  2. The plan of God for the work of God by His people    Ezra 3:7-11
    1. God’s work on earth is to be funded by the people of God
    2. God’s work on earth is to be done by the people of God
    3. God’s work on earth is to be empowered by God working in His people
  3. The plan of God for the glory of God by His people    Ezra 3:11 – 4:6
    1. Unified as the people of God with God
      1. Unified in the will of God for His people     Psalm 133:1
      2. Unified through the Spirit of God & His Word     Ephesians 4:3
      3. Unified in the Son of God to get to Heaven together     Ephesians 4:13
    2. United together for God’s glory in His work
    3. Defended against Satan’s attack
      1. Defending against infiltration
      2. Defending against indoctrination
      3. Defending against intimidation