The Biblical Illustrator - Ezra 10:18-44
Ezra 10:18-44And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: namely, of the sons of Jeshua.The list of offendersFor what purpose is this catalogue of names inserted here?I. As a warning against sin. This catalogue shows us--1. Sin extending to all classes.2. Sin injuring the reputation.3. Sin corrupting the influence.II. As an example of genuine repentance.1. They confessed their sin with sorrow.2. They offered sacrifice on account of the sin.3. They forsook the... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Ezra 10:1-25
Ezra 10:1-25Now when Ezra had prayed.Prayer and confessionThe former chapter did set down the humiliation of Ezra; this demonstrates the fruit and effect that it produced. When the people saw that he was so affected and afflicted, and that not so much for his own sins as for the sins of the people, they take it to heart. And first, there is a very great assembly gathered together; secondly, they weep sore; thirdly, one particular person, Shechaniah by name, confesseth the sins of the people;... read more