Seed Thoughts Ezra 2. Ezra 2:…59-63 Some priests could not establish ancestry No genealogy – no priesthood “Seed” Lit.: sown (as wheat, barley…) Fig.:

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Seed Thoughts Ezra 2

Ezra 2:…59-63 Some priests could not establish ancestry No genealogy – no priesthood “Seed” Lit.: sown (as wheat, barley…) Fig.: offspring, descendant

I. Seed Of Jewish Priests, Ezra 2

Seed thoughts from Ezra 2 1. Burden of proof, 2:59  Mere claims = rumors. 1 Th.5:21 2. Banned from priesthood, 2:62  Nu.16, a lesson learned Silence proves nothing. 2 Chr.26; Hb.7:14 Hb.13:10-11 Condition of Jewish priests

Seed thoughts from Ezra 2 1. Burden of proof, 2:59  Mere claims = rumors. 1 Th.5:21 2. Banned from priesthood, 2:62  Nu.16, a lesson learned 3. Bypassing the problem, 2:63  Urim-Thummim, Ex.28:30; 1 Sm.28:6  Ps.74:9 (586 B.C. or later)

Seed thoughts from Ezra 2 1. Burden of proof, 2:59  Mere claims = rumors. 1 Th.5:21 2. Banned from priesthood, 2:62  Nu.16, a lesson learned 3. Bypassing the problem, 2:63  Could not establish priesthood by... “I feel it” “Father was a priest” “My truth”

I. Seed Of Jewish Priests, Ezra 2 II. Seed Of Jesus Christ, Mt.1:1 II. Seed Of Jesus Christ, Mt.1:1

Seed of David, Mt.1:1 (Jn.7:42)  Ro.1:3; 2 Tim.2:8; Ac.2:29-31 Seed of Abraham, Mt.1:1 (Gn.49:10)  John 8:33…37, etc. (Mt.3:9; 8:11)  Gal.3:6-9, 14, 16 (26-27) 29  Could not establish salvation by… “I obey Law” (10-11) “I = you” (12) “I have Moses” (19f)

I. Seed Of Jewish Priests, Ezra 2 III. Seed of God, 1 Jn.3:4-10 II. Seed Of Jesus Christ, Mt.1

God’s seed and sin (1 Jn.3) 4-6: Christians fall into sin (1:8-10); do not walk in it. 7: to be right, must do right (2:29) 8: practice of sin is “of” devil (parent) 9: must choose between two ‘fathers’

God’s seed and sin (1 Jn.3) 9: choosing between two ‘fathers’ 1. Sin is departure from ‘good’ (Gn.3) 2. That He might destroy (break up, do away with) works of devil – Ac.10:38 Destruction (by His death). 1 Co.15:57 Deception (by His revelation). Ac.26:18 Dominion (by His power). Hb.2:14

God’s seed and sin (1 Jn.3) 9: choosing between two ‘fathers’ 9: born of God: past birth; lasting effect Does not sin (practice) 8a, 4, 6, 9 His seed remains in him ❶ Lk.8:11, 12, 15, word of God ❷ 1 Co.4:15, begot through gospel ❸ Ja.1:18, word of truth ❹ 1 Pt.1:23, living, abiding word of God ❺ 1 Jn.3:9, seed (1:10; 2:5, 7, 14)

God’s seed and sin (1 Jn.3) 9: choosing between two ‘fathers’ 9: born of God: past birth; lasting effect ❶ Lk.8:11, 12, 15, word of God ❷ 1 Co.4:15, begot through gospel ❸ Ja.1:18, word of truth ❹ 1 Pt.1:23, living, abiding word of God ❺ 1 Jn.3:9, seed (1:10; 2:5, 7, 14)  Jn.8, satan’s seed resembles father  1 Jn.3, God’s seed resembles Father

God’s seed and sin (1 Jn.3) 4-6: Christians fall into sin (1:8-10); do not walk in it. 7: to be right, do right (2:29) 8: practice of sin is “of” devil (parent) 9: must choose between two ‘fathers’ 10: “in (by) this” [doing / not doing sin] – fruit reveals the parent

God’s seed and sin (1 Jn.3) 10: fruit reveals the parent 1. Every kind of seed is unique, w. unique fruit, Gn.1: Israel was trained not to mix seed, Lv.19:19. Ezra 9:2 3. We are the seed of someone (Jn.8) 4. Mere claims prove nothing (Ezr.2; Jn.8)

Romans 9:6 1. Doctrine: Mt.13:24-30 – truth / error 2. Ethics: Gal.6:7-8 – sowing / reaping 3. Redemption: Rv.1:5-6 – second exodus Egyptian slaverySlavery to sin Lamb’s bloodLord’s blood Kingdom, priests Promised LandHeaven (Rv.21:1-3)