Building on the Word | Foundations for a New Beginning | Part 2 of 2 | Pastor John Hunter

Описание: In Part 2 of the Foundations for a New Beginning series, Pastor John Hunter walks through the book of Ezra to show how lasting foundations are built—not just for a new year, but for an entire life.

As the people of Israel rebuild the foundation of the temple, we see a powerful mixture of worship, joy, grief, obedience, and hard decisions. This message reveals how worship opens our hearts, God’s Word brings clarity, and discipline keeps us faithful—especially when life becomes complicated.

Through Ezra’s story, we’re reminded that sincere faith still needs discernment, and that true obedience flows from listening to God’s voice, not reacting to pressure. This teaching challenges us to worship with open hearts, study God’s Word for clarity, repent with action, and patiently wait on God when the path forward isn’t simple.

📺 Bible Project Overview of Ezra
   • Books of Ezra-Nehemiah Summary: A Complete...  

Key Highlights
• Why worship opens our hearts to receive God’s revelation
• How joy and grief can coexist when God is rebuilding something new
• Why clarity doesn’t come from control—but from God’s Word
• How discipline turns repentance into obedience
• The danger of reacting under pressure instead of waiting on God
• Why sincerity doesn’t always equal accuracy
• How faithful people still need discernment
• Why not every hard decision is a God decision
• How Jesus models mercy alongside holiness

Key Bible Verses
Ezra 3:10–13
Ezra 7:10
Ezra 10:11
John 13:17
Proverbs 19:2
John 8:12

Reflection Questions
Will you commit to worship God with an open heart to receive His revelation?
Are you studying God’s Word to gain clarity—or trying to control outcomes?
What has God revealed that requires repentance and obedient action?
In complicated situations, are you reacting to pressure or waiting for God’s voice?
Where might God be inviting you to slow down and seek illumination before acting?

Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & Series Recap
00:31 – Bible Project Overview of Ezra
09:48 – Worship Opens the Heart
18:26 – 2. The Word Gives Me Clarity
23:14 – 3. Discipline Keeps Me Faithful
33:27 – Jesus, Mercy & Holiness
44:46 – What If… & New Year Challenges
46:35 – Closing Prayer