Ezra
Exiles return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple
The Book of Ezra is traditionally credited to Ezra. It records events at the close of the Babylonian exile. The history begins with the decree of Cyrus in about 536 BC, when the first exiles returned to Jerusalem. They rebuilt and dedicated the new temple by about 515 BC. After a blank of about sixty years, Ezra led a second return of exiles. The book details the events that took place in Jerusalem, ending with Ezra's reformation in about 456 BC.
10 studies · a few verses a day
Chapters
- Chapter 1The Proclamation of Cyrus2 days
- Chapter 2The List of Returning Exiles6 days
- Chapter 3Sacrifices Restored2 days
- Chapter 4Adversaries Hinder the Work3 days
- Chapter 5Temple Rebuilding Resumes2 days
- Chapter 6The Decree of Darius4 days
- Chapter 7Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem3 days
- Chapter 8The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra5 days
- Chapter 9Intermarriage with Neighboring Peoples2 days
- Chapter 10Shecaniah’s Encouragement4 days
Pastors teaching from Ezra
Sermon notes from the library, on the same book.