Introduction

  • Ezra 7:6-10
  • Ezra 9:3-4, 6-8 – Ezra was appalled at the sin of Israel and prays to God.
  • Ezra 10:3-5

Spend time in the Bible.

  • Psalms 119:161-168 – We should rejoice in our time in the Bible.
  • Colossians 4:16
  • I Thessalonians 2:13
  • Luke 11:28
  • If you want peace, stability, and wisdom in your house, spend time in the Bible!

Live the Bible.

  • Matthew 7:15-27 – People can tell who you truly are by your actions. Beware of hypocrisy and empty lip service to God.
  • There must be:
    • Forgiveness
    • Thankfulness
    • Handling criticism well
    • Prayer – Romans 12:12
  • Ephesians 5:25
  • Ephesians 6:4
  • Genesis 12:11-13; 20:2; 26:6-7 – Isaac told the same lie as Abraham.
  • I Kings 12:28; 15:25-26
  • What bad habits are my kids picking up from me?

Plan with the Bible.

  • Genesis 17:7-8; 18:19
  • Deuteronomy 6:7
  • Psalms 78:6-7
  • II Timothy 2:2
  • II Peter 3:18
  • God wants us to grow.