1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

1 Corinthians 1:7-8

Philippians 3:20

Read the Bible always looking for Jesus

Live life always looking for Jesus to come back

Habakkuk predicts Babylon’s invasion and eventual destruction.

Ezra begins with Cyrus who defeated Babylon

Ezra/Nehemiah describe restoration initiated by Cyrus

Bridge from Habakkuk to Ezra/Nehemiah

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Ezra 1:1

Ezra – rebuilding of temple

Nehemiah – rebuilding walls

Bridge from Habakkuk to Ezra/Nehemiah

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Luke 24:27

Old Testament Overview

1. The reassurance that God keeps his promises

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Jeremiah 29:10

Ezra 1:1

Isaiah 44:24 & 28

Luke 2:25-28

Luke 2:36-38

2 Peter 3:2-13

2 Peter 3:2-13

1. The reassurance that God keeps his promises

2. Setting the Stage for the Climax of God’s Drama

• The temple rebuilt

• The messianic line protected

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Hebrews 2:8-9

Romans 8:23

1. The reassurance that God keeps his promises

2. Setting the Stage for the Climax of God’s Drama

• The temple rebuilt

• The messianic line protected

• “Already” & “Not Yet”

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3. Reinforcing the Pattern for God’s Deliverer

• Holds palace authority• Leaves to repair ruins• Steals in at night• Identifies with oppressed• Leaves for a time• Returns to rule

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Waiting for Christ or hoping in this world?

Enjoying good gifts in life or depending on them for life?

Hollow center or a Holy Center?