Explore the biblical theme and practice of remembrance, and then see some of those same things in the book of Ezra as God’s people reorient their lives to Him following their return from exile.
This bundle includes Ezra and People of Remembrance Women's Reading Guides.
Ezra
Home. It’s what God’s people longed for during their years of exile. Rebellion and spiritual amnesia landed the Israelites under foreign rule and captivity. Yet God was still there, always preserving a faithful few to return to the land He had given to them.
Ezra, a priest and scribe, was part of God’s work to rebuild this very imperfect, but beloved and chosen, people. As God regathered His people to their home, Ezra helped usher them toward right worship and right living with Him. The restoration process was far from easy or conflict-free. Realigning their lives with God’s Word would come at a cost. Yet, no matter the challenges or oppositions, with God's guidance, there was hope for a new future.
In this two-week study of the Old Testament book of Ezra, we will remember the faithfulness of God who keeps His promises to His people. Join us in celebrating the restoration and renewal that is only possible through Him.
People of Remembrance
Scripture tells a story of remembrance. Through river stones, rainbows, tabernacles, feasts, written texts, and moments of rest, God gave His people practices and symbols to keep their hearts from forgetting. As believers, we read and engage His Word so we would not forget the God who remembers us and calls us to remember Him.
The acts of remembrance we see throughout Scripture go far beyond simple nostalgia or intellectual recollection. Instead, true remembrance brings the full weight of what God has done in the past to the pain, purpose, and possibility of the present. Each generation is called to remember and retell the true story of God creating, redeeming, and restoring a people for Himself.
In this three-week reading plan, we will anchor ourselves in what Scripture records about the reality of who God is and what He has done. Not just so we would know, but so that we would let what we know guide how we respond to and walk with Him. Join us as we read about and practice biblical remembrance.
Daily Reading Guides present either an entire book of the Bible or a topic selected from Scripture in the form of daily readings. Designed for a Monday start, each Reading Guide includes Scripture printed in the book with both a main passage and selected complementary passages curated to explore the themes found in the day's main text.
Each resource is thoughtfully and artfully designed to highlight the beauty, goodness, and truth of Scripture in a way that reflects the themes of each curated reading plan.
Plan-specific resources, like introductions, biblical overviews, maps, timelines, and more are included to come alongside your time in God’s Word.
Space is provided alongside the printed Scripture for your thoughts and reflections.
Worksheets, daily or weekly questions, and other interactive prompts that are unique to each reading plan help you engage with and respond to what you’re reading.
One day a week is set aside for you to rest, reflect, and catch up on your reading.
Each plan includes a thematic verse or passage for memorization, broken down for you week by week, along with tips for memorizing Scripture.
