Ezra 7:7

Do you wonder if, when, or how God will fulfill His promises to you? Do you hope to live a fruitful life, faithfully serving God with what you have, where you are? In this three-day reading plan, Dr. Kwasi Amoafo points out how the story of Ezra mirrors the story of Jesus, making him an excellent model to follow as we strive to glorify God with our lives.

This reading plan was created for people who feel delayed, tired, or aware that something important was missed along the way. Perhaps you’ve let opportunities slip by, and you’ve watched others move ahead while you feel left behind. Here, you’ll discover that God’s hand restores, carries, accelerates, and brings help where human effort fails. Across five days, you’ll explore what Scripture reveals about the hand of God as it pertains to fulfilling your destiny. Are you ready to stop striving and start trusting God to carry you forward? Take on this journey of restoration.

Picking up where 2 Chronicles ends, Ezra describes the return of exiles to Jerusalem and the eventual rebuilding of the temple. Using the influence of pagan kings and unbelieving rulers, God was faithful to bring his people back to the land and reestablish worship at the temple.

Museum of the Bible's eight-day plan highlights the poets who found inspiration and imagery in the Bible. The Bible includes poetry across its pages, including in the books of Job and Psalms. Join us as we explore the contributions of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, T.S. Eliot, Emma Lazarus, and more.