Recap: Ezra

In this message from the Chosen and Struggling series, Pastor Mark Allen teaches through the book of Ezra, focusing on God’s faithfulness to restore His people after exile. The sermon traces Israel’s return to Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the temple, and the spiritual challenges that followed obedience. Pastor Mark highlights how God stirs hearts to rebuild, how opposition arises whenever God’s work begins, and why perseverance and faith are required to finish what God starts. Ezra’s leadership reveals the importance of grounding restoration in God’s Word, confronting compromise, and pursuing holiness rather than convenience. Ultimately, this message reminds believers that restoration is not just about rebuilding structures, but about renewing hearts, obedience, and devotion to God.