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JUDAH RESTORED

This study invites you to strap on your sandals and grab a hammer. Together with the Remnant, we will come to discover that restoration and grace triumphs in any life left in the ruins, no matter how desperate.

 

Judah's Story: Restored covers the chronological story of Judah from their release from captivity up through the 400 years of silence.

Judah Restored - Lead Us Home

Judah Restored - Lead Us Home

The Remnant was released from captivity and ready to go home! But they don't go empty-handed. Follows book pages 3-13
Judah Restored - Altar & Foundation

Judah Restored - Altar & Foundation

On their arrival, amid the rubble, the altar was built and set in its place and the foundation was laid with much joy.... and weeping? Who would cry at a time like this? Follows book pages 14-27
Judah Restored - Opposition

Judah Restored - Opposition

The altar is built, the foundation is laid and the enemy shows up. Doesn't he always. How do we guard ourselves against the enemy's tactics of discouragement, fear, and condemnation? By the blood of the Lamb and the Word of our testimony.
Judah Restored - To Zerubbabel

Judah Restored - To Zerubbabel

Which house comes first? When you seek first the Kingdom, everything else will be added. But, if you try to fill your life with everything other, you will be discontented. Follows book pages 38-45
Judah Restored - Justified

Judah Restored - Justified

How can a mere mortal stand before a righteous Judge? We will witness a criminal hearing in the highest court. A scandal of a story. And a jaw-dropping verdict. Justification! Follows book pages 46 - 50
Judah Restored - Finished & Prepared

Judah Restored - Finished & Prepared

The enemy is back to bother them, but they stand firm and complete the temple project! There is a queen in Persia, and a scribe coming to town. Follows book pages 56-66
Judah Restored - Separated

Judah Restored - Separated

Idols are a snare to the heart of God's people. When Ezra arrives in Jerusalem, he is tasked with a grueling assignment. But, the Remnant repents, again. Oh, how we underestimate sin and its consequences. Follows book pages 67-74
Judah Restored - Prayer & Defenses

Judah Restored - Prayer & Defenses

Even after all this time, Jerusalem remained defenseless without walls or gates. When Nehemiah heard about the state of Jerusalem, he was moved to get involved. How do we guard our temple without strong defenses? How do we shore them up? Follows Workbook pages 80-94
Judah Restored - Gate Tours

Judah Restored - Gate Tours

Oh, if these walls could talk. Come take a tour of the old defenses. What happened at each gate and what do they have to tell us? How do they apply to us today and tomorrow? Follows Workbook pages 99-115
Judah Restored - Swords and Trumpets

Judah Restored - Swords and Trumpets

Warfare is hard. Hard. As the Remnant grew bone-weary, Nehemiah encouraged them in the Lord, stuck a sword in their hand, pointed them back to the work and said "Remember the Lord and FIGHT" Follows workbook pages 120-128
Judah Restored - Indebted

Judah Restored - Indebted

When a food shortage strikes Judea, some in Jerusalem take advantage of the less fortunate, holding them captive to their debt. Do we do that to each other? What does the Word say about that?
Judah Restored - Attentive

Judah Restored - Attentive

There is much joy and celebration in Jerusalem as the walls are completed. And much grief as well. The joy of the Lord is your strength! What does that mean and why did Nehemiah say this?
Covenants

Covenants

As the Remnant comes full circle, we are reminded of God's grace and faithfulness towards us. Though the Bible fell silent for 400 years, the Lord was at work setting the stage for the coming Messiah.
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