Biblical Reading and Reflections: July 19th (Ezra 7 & 2 Timothy 2)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Lord Will Give You Understanding in Everything
A number of commentators note parallels between the story of ezra in this and following chapters. What parallels can you see? And what greater theological connections might they help us to draw? Second timothy, chapter two, says: "For in my wrath i struck you, but in my favour, i have had mercy on you" The lord is starting to fulfil such promises, as he is using pagan kings to rebuild his house and his walls.
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