1. Bible study and praise (7:73b-8:6)

Ezra read the Bible to the assembled people from daybreak to noon. They listened attentively. When Ezra praised the great God, they all shouted, 'Amen,' and they bowed and worshiped God. We must study the Bible with such an attitude. Real Bible study should lead us to worship the great God.

2. One-to-one Bible teachers (8:7-8)

The people didn't really understand Ezra's public reading of the Bible. So the Levites taught the people one-to-one. When they understood, they were moved to tears.

3. The joy of the Lord is your strength (8:9-18)

Nehemiah told them not to weep but to rejoice in God. They had a joyful celebration because they understood God's word. They obeyed the law and kept the feast of booths, and their joy was even greater.

Application: Lord, teach me to worship and rejoice in you each time I study the Bible. Raise up many one-to-one Bible teachers.
One Word: Praise the great God