Faith in God's Sovereignty Results in Human Activity

The Main Premise: Faith in God's Sovereignty Results in Human Activity

In Ezra 7-8, we see 7 ways how Ezra's trust in his sovereign Lord effected action in his life & ministry.

God’s covenantal goodness is operative thru human channels & resources, not despite them or in contrast w/ them. God’s grace & human efforts thus go hand in hand. Ezra’s example should thus be an encouragement to believing readers to submit themselves afresh under the good hand of this gracious God in order that, whether recognized by the world at large or not, He may continue thru them to work for blessing & the extension of the kingdom of His love (H.G.M. Williamson).