Ezra 7
The Return Home

I think it is very important that every Christian understands and can explain the Bible
 
“Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel." Ezra 7:10

Why?
 
If it is possible that God exists and that each human being will stand one day before God and be judged, then what could be more important than coming to a decision about whether or not this is true?   I carried this question with me for years before deciding to follow Christ. 

Although few are called to be a teacher like Ezra, each of us is called to know the fundamentals of the scriptures for some very simple reasons. First, you need to know what the Bible really says so that you can know what you profess to believe, not your version of it. Second, you need to be able to tell others the message because they will meet God one day and be judged. You are tasked with giving others the best shot at knowing how a sinner can stand before a Holy God and survive. Every person on the planet stands at the precipice of either heaven or hell. 

Prayer
 
“Lord, motivate me, discipline me, strengthen me, give me both the desire and will to know your Word and then the compassion and heart to tell others about it. Amen”