Ezra opened the book. Every eye was on him (he was standing on the raised platform) and as he opened the book everyone stood. Then Ezra praised GOD, the great God, and all the people responded, “Oh Yes! Yes!” with hands raised high. And then they fell to their knees in worship of GOD, their faces to the ground.
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He continued, “Go home and prepare a feast, holiday food and drink; and share it with those who don’t have anything: This day is holy to God. Don’t feel bad. The joy of GOD is your strength!”
Compare All Versions: Nehemiah 8:5-6, 10
3 Days
Celebration is not something we only do when we’re happy. Celebration is a posture to life—especially since we have a hope we can always celebrate with the Gospel. Christians should be the ones who celebrate the most. In this three-day Bible Plan, you'll learn the four things to celebrate in daily life so you can have more joy every day.
Life is hard, but God is good. The ability to choose each day to love God, give thanks, and feel the joy in our hearts is available to us. But it does require a little practice. Embrace this 3-day plan to cultivate a truly happy heart through joy in Jesus!
4 Days
We tend to think of relationships in terms of romance and intimacy. But there are more relationships in our lives than just the ones that involve our hearts in that unique way. Relationships come in all sorts of different varieties. No relationship is perfect, but all of us can learn to build a great one. Discover how in “Shape of Your Heart.”
How do you study the Bible? How do you apply the Word of God to your life? How do you inspire others to do the same? Over the next four days, we will take a look at Ezra the scribe whose dedication to study, obey, and teach the Revelation of God ignited revival in Jerusalem.
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