Oluwatayo Alofun

Radical Obedience

When Ezra confronted the people about their sin, he didn’t just call for confession-he called for change. And the people…

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Repentance in the Rain

Imagine standing in the cold, pouring rain, shivering and wet-not because you had to, but because your heart was broken.…

10 months ago

Confess and Separate

True repentance isn’t just about feeling sorry-it’s about taking action. In Ezra 10:3–4, the people who had compromised by marrying…

10 months ago

Hope for Repentant Sinners

Ezra had just poured out his heart in repentance-grieved by the people's compromise, heartbroken by how far they had strayed.…

10 months ago

The Heart of a Reformer

When Ezra heard about the people's compromise, he didn’t respond with blame or distance-he broke. He tore his clothes, fell…

10 months ago

When God’s People Compromise

After all the effort to return, rebuild, and restore their worship, Ezra received shocking news-the very people God had brought…

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Safe Arrival by God’s Hand

There’s nothing quite like the relief of arriving safely after a long, uncertain journey. Ezra and the exiles had traveled…

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Entrusted with Treasure

As Ezra prepared for the journey to Jerusalem, he did something profound-he carefully selected twelve leaders and entrusted them with…

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Fasting for the Journey

When Ezra prepared to lead the people back to Jerusalem, he was faced with a practical problem: the journey was…

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Call for Capable Hands

As Ezra prepared to lead the exiles back to Jerusalem, he paused to take inventory. He had people, he had…

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