V.1-8 Men and women gathered at the water gate, and listened from morning till noon while Ezra read to them from the Word of God. How important it is for us to follow the call of the Lord, to come out from the religious confusion that is pictured by Babylon, and then, to hear His Word.
V.8 So important to read the scriptures distinctly, and explain them so that they can be understood. This brings joy (v. 11).
V.9-12 The Lord Himself found joy in seeing His people gathered back to His center.
V.13-18 They kept the “feast of tabernacles” gave a picture of the coming millennium (see your chart). Let it also be our daily habit to read the Word of the Lord.