Stirred to Serve

The first two chapters of Ezra deal with the return of the remnant. In chapter 1 we have the raising up of the saints and in chapter 2 the registry of the saints. In this message we will consider how God raised up of the faithful remnant to return and rebuild. From start to finish this work was of God. God and His sovereign rulership occupy center stage in this passage. We see God moving in the heart of a heathen king and in the hearts of his people to ensure His Divine program is fulfilled.