{"product_id":"ezra-nehemiah-esther-group-bible-study","title":"Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther (Group Bible Study)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntermediate Group Study\u003c\/em\u003e | 9 lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce our new format!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Rafiki Bible Study has been beautifully redesigned as a spiral-bound edition with durable covers. Now available as individual copies, this new format is perfect for personal study or group use. Each study includes two introductory lessons (\u003cem\u003eT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ehe Chief End of Bible Study: Thinking Right Thoughts about God\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhat is the Bible about?\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rafiki Bible Study on Ezra (3 lessons) focuses on how the faithful, unchanging Lord of heaven and earth fulfills his eternal purpose and plan, and encourages his people through bold proclamation of his Word. Nehemiah (4 lessons) touches on effective spiritual leadership of people besieged by the world, the flesh, and the devil; it requires a conscious dependence on God, being alert to the voice of direction in his Word, effective delegation, and the importance of finishing a task to display God's might before both his people and their enemies. Esther (2 lessons) shows the way God exercises his sovereign right to use unsettling means and improbable instruments to accomplish his ultimate purpose, and how God’s transforming power equips his inadequate servants to stand firm and take action against those who would destroy his eternal purpose and plan for his people. \u003cspan\u003eEach lesson includes notes on the text and questions for discussion written and edited by reformed theologians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commentaries recommended to accompany this study are \u003cem\u003eEzra and Nehemiah\u003c\/em\u003e by Derek Thomas and \u003cem\u003eEsther and Ruth\u003c\/em\u003e by Ian Duguid, each sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEzra Lesson 1: The God of Heaven and Earth Demonstrates His Sovereign Authority over Pagan Kings\u003cbr\u003eEzra Lesson 2: The God of Heaven and Earth Meets His People’s Every Need In His Service\u003cbr\u003eEzra Lesson 3: The God of Heaven and Earth Demands Absolute Faithfulness from His People Israel\u003cbr\u003eNehemiah Lesson 4: The Good Hand of God Was Upon Nehemiah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNehemiah Lesson 5: The Awesome Greatness of God Is Displayed in Nehemiah’s Work of Wall-Building\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNehemiah Lesson 6: God Rebuilds His People Through Proclamation of His Word\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNehemiah Lesson 7: God Works Through Nehemiah to Affirm the Need for Spiritual Persistence\u003cbr\u003eEsther Lesson 8: Israel’s God Quietly Raises Up an Unlikely Heroine\u003cbr\u003eEsther Lesson 9: Israel’s God Equips Inadequate Servants to Portray His Promised Faithfulness\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rafiki Bible Study","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47489032978736,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/3611\/2944\/files\/EzraNehemiahEsther.jpg?v=1757355550","url":"https:\/\/resources.rafikifoundation.org\/products\/ezra-nehemiah-esther-group-bible-study","provider":"RBS \u0026 Curriculum Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}