Life Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah: Lessons in Leadership

Ezra and Nehemiah were two leaders who emerged to restore the foundations of their worship and their city after the exile in Babylon. Ezra reminded the people of God's teaching and how it should shape their lives, while Nehemiah rebuilt the wall. Their efforts reveal how much God can accomplish when we follow him.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources

When the people of Israel returned to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon, they found the city laid waste, the temple destroyed, and their way of life obliterated. Out of the ashes of this devastation, two leaders emerged to restore the foundations of their worship and their city. Ezra, the first to return, set out to restore true worship in Jerusalem by reminding the people of God's teaching, what it meant for them, and how it should shape their lives. Nehemiah, the next to arrive, exchanged his royal cupbearer robes for coveralls and got to work rebuilding the wall. The project took twelve years and was an uphill battle all the way – with grumpy workers, squabbles, and enemies lurking at every turn. The efforts of these men reveal just how much God can accomplish in our lives when we follow where he leads.

The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes an opening reflection, background information, an excerpt of the text (from the New International and New King James versions), exploration questions, inspirational thoughts from Max, and a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting and for individual study.

Weight: 166g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780310086727