A Little Space of Grace
Ezra 9:1-9
Intro:
A. The Priest’s Abomination – vs. 1, 2
SEE Exodus 34:16
B. The Preacher’s Astonishment – vs. 3 (says it twice – also verse 4)
Preachers today are still pulling their hair out over the people of God’s lack of separation!
C. The People’s Assembling – vs. 4
- Because of their Trembling
- Because of their Transgressions
- Because of their Tragedy – (carried away)
I. The Promptings of a Little Space of Grace
A. Agonizing Brokenness – vs. 5
B. Ashamed Blushing – vs. 6 (God giveth grace to the humble)
C. Accepted Blame – vs. 7 (we are all guilty)
II. The Pricelessness of a Little Space of Grace
A. The Season – vs. 8 now is the time
B. The Showing – it is revealed – vs. 9 in the sight of the kings of Persia
C. The Source – from the Lord our God
III. The Product of a Little Space of Grace
A. An Escape for the Remnant – vs. 8
B. An Establishing of the Relationship – see Isa. 22:22, 23
C. An Enlightenment of Reality – vs. 8
D. An Experience of Revival – vs. 9
- Worship will be Restored
- Work will be Restarted
- Walls will be Rebuilt