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Sermon Study Guide
What drives your obedience—dread of punishment or delight in a God who loved you first? Ezra 7 places two givers side by side: Artaxerxes, whose generosity is an insurance policy against divine wrath, and David, whose extravagant offering overflows from a heart captivated by grace. The contrast strips bare a question every believer must answer honestly.
Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.
Practical ways to apply this message to your life.
Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.
How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?
What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?
Who can I share this truth with this week?
What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?
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