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

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