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EXPLORE THE BIBLE: (30 minutes)
Students will learn about this story through a mock trial of Ezra. The question: Is Ezra’s sending away the foreign wives true to God’s desire for God’s people?
You will need a judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, jury and witnesses. Follow the proceedings as noted at t Jesus brought a new way of being holy to us—holiness that depends not on physical bloodlines but on a “spiritual heart line.” Jesus said salvation and a relationship with God is for everyone—everyone who believes and confesses Jesus as Lord. Following Jesus and doing what he asks us to do is what sets us apart from the world.to t ake some time alone—go outside or another part of the church if possible. During this time alone, ask students to imagine they are “judge and jury” of their life right now. The question: Is there enough evidence to prove that you are following Jesus? If you were on trial, what would the verdict be? What next steps would you like to take today with God? How can you become “separate and holy for God”?


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