Rise and Rebuild

Ezra 1:1-11

God’s Sovereign Call (vs 1-2)

1st Chronicles 17:11-14

Isaiah 46:9-11

• God’s Promises are sure
• God’s Plans are for our good
• God’s People are His tools to accomplish the task 

Rise and Rebuild (vs 3-11)

Ecclesiastes 1:9

Proverbs 24:30-34

• Laziness is an epidemic
• Excuses – But Brandon…

Conclusion

• Remember the Past
• Work for the Future