Day 1 –  THE STORY

Israel had already gone back to rebuild their temple but they didn’t know how to worship God there. They had been away from their land and temple for so long, they forgot what to do. God sent Ezra back to Jerusalem to teach them God’s Word. He was a teacher and knew God’s Word well.

Read Ezra 7:8-10

Why did Ezra know God’s Word so well? Do you know God’s Word better because you have read it this year? Write some things down that you have learned.

DIG DEEPER

Write down your favorite Bible verse.

Why is it your favorite verse in the Bible?

Day 2 – THE WITNESSES

Read Ezra 7:25

What did the king tell Ezra to do?

Where did Ezra’s wisdom come from?

Day 3 – THE SOURCE

Read Psalm 119:105

How is God’s Word described?

If it’s dark outside and you need to go somewhere, what do you take with you to see where you walk? How is God’s Word like a light as you walk in the dark? Does it show you where to go and what to do?

Day 4 – THE MOTIVE

Reading God’s Word is important. It tells you about God and also tells you how to live for Him.

Read Matthew 4:4

You need food to eat, but what do you need to live? Food makes you grow.

How does God’s Word help you to grow?

Day 5 – CAUGHT IN THE ACT

You are almost done with this 9 month devotional! You are amazing for making time to do this every day! What are you going to do after you are done to keep reading God’s Word? Make a plan to keep reading through your Bible. Set some goals! Maybe you could read through a specific book of the Bible!