RENEW- “Ministry Partnerships”- Week 3

Devotional readings by Nate Parks

Monday- Read Ezra 1–6

1. Take your time and read the first six chapters of Ezra. Let the story sink in your mind. Be clear with the story line and what is happening.
2. What part of the story interests you? Why?
3. What is the most encouraging part of the story to you?
4. What is the most discouraging part of the story to you?

Tuesday- Read Ezra 1

1. Have you ever sensed God’s leading in a specific area of your life? How and where did this revelation come to you?
2. What is happening/being said in this chapter? Write it out in a few sentences.
3. What stands out to you about this chapter?
4. What is something that you sense God is leading you to live out based on this chapter?

Wednesday- Read Ezra 2

1. Has there ever been a group of people that you were a part of the came together for a special purpose? For a moment recall those names and the story in your mind.
2. What is happening/being said in this chapter? Write it out in a few sentences.
3. What stands out to you about this chapter?
4. What is something that you sense God is leading you to live out based on this chapter?

Thursday- Read Ezra 3

1. What are the priorities of life that drive you right now? Write out the top 3–5 on paper to help visualize and process.
2. What is happening/being said in this chapter? Write it out in a few sentences.
3. What stands out to you about this chapter?
4. What is something that you sense God is leading you to live out based on this chapter?

Friday- Read Ezra 4

1. Recall a time when you faced adversity. Where was God during those times? Did you come out the back end relieved or disappointed?
2. What is happening/being said in this chapter? Write it out in a few sentences.
3. What stands out to you about this chapter?
4. What is something that you sense God is leading you to live out based on this chapter?

Saturday- Read Ezra 5

1. Has there ever been a person who spoke truth into your life? Take a moment to write or call them and thank them.
2. What is happening/being said in this chapter? Write it out in a few sentences.
3. What stands out to you about this chapter?
4. What is something that you sense God is leading you to live out based on this chapter?

Sunday- Read Ezra 6

1. What gets you excited, I mean really jazzed? When was the last time you were full of joy?
2. What is happening/being said in this chapter? Write it out in a few sentences.
3. What stands out to you about this chapter?
4. What is something that you sense God is leading you to live out based on this chapter?