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lifelong covenant. Christians are called to let their marriages reflect the re- lationship of Christ and the Church, and to love their spouses as themselves (Eph. 5:32–33; Mark 12:31). 35 For more support, see Wayne Grudem, Divorce and Remarriage , https://grace.church/care-support/care-groups-resources/.
3. We learn from Ezra’s leadership that he was concerned with the Israelites’ faithfulness to God and obedience to His Word. Additionally, we see Ezra’s personal commitment to studying God’s Word, modeling and teaching it, while prayerfully, humbly, and bravely leading (Ezra 7:10, 8:21–23; 9:4, and 10:1 and 4–5).
Based on Ezra’s example, what changes might you need to make in your life or leadership?
35 D avid Guzik: “Study Guide for Ezra 10,” Blue Letter Bible , November, 2024, https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/ guzik_david/study-guide/ezra/ezra-10.cfm?a=413003
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