Who are the most influential figures in the Old Testament? If you were to ask the average church-goer, they probably wouldn’t put Ezra in their top 10. However, Ezra’s influence as the “second giver” of the law is remarkable in its signifcance. Some would even call him a “Second Moses.” What makes Ezra so important and unique in this moment? We could point to several different markers, but perhaps chief is his life passion- to learn, do, and teach the law to Israel. We can learn a lot from Ezra, especially about what our lives should look like.