2. 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

3. 1 Corinthians 1:7-8

4. Philippians 3:20

5.  Read the Bible always looking for Jesus  Live life always looking for Jesus to come back

6.  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 Advent in the Old Testament

7. Ezra 1:1

8.  Ezra – rebuilding of temple  Nehemiah – rebuilding walls Bridge from Habakkuk to Ezra/Nehemiah Advent in the Old Testament

9. Luke 24:27

11. 17 books Genesis- Esther (History: Creation to Exile) 5 books Job-Song of Solomon (Worship & Wisdom) 17 books Prophets (Commentary on the History) Old Testament Overview

12. 1. The reassurance that God keeps his promises Anticipating Jesus in Ezra/Nehemiah Advent in the Old Testament

13. Jeremiah 29:10

14. Ezra 1:1

15. Isaiah 44:24 & 28

16. Luke 2:25-28

17. Luke 2:36-38

18. 2 Peter 3:2-13

20. 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 Anticipating Jesus in Ezra/Nehemiah Advent in the Old Testament

21. Hebrews 2:8-9

22. Romans 8:23

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” Anticipating Jesus in Ezra/Nehemiah Advent in the Old Testament

24. 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 Anticipating Jesus in Ezra/Nehemiah Advent in the Old Testament

25.  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?