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- We are introduced to Ezra at the beginning of chapter 7.
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Oct 9, 2023 · The book of Ezra actually continues on with the historical events at the end of 2 Chronicles. It covers two spans of time: the first journey back to Jerusalem (538-515 B.C.) directed by Zerubbabel, and then the second group under Ezra, starting about 60 years later in 458 B.C.
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When the Bible says that Ezra studied “the Law of the Lord” (7:10), we understand this to refer to God’s Word generally. When Ezra studied the law, he was also beginning to understand the gospel, for the grace of God and the promise of Jesus Christ are taught in Ezra as much as anywhere else in the Scriptures.
1. ( Ezra 3:1) Beginning in the seventh month . And when the seventh month had come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem. a. When the seventh month had come: This was an important month on the spiritual calendar of Israel.
When their king was dethroned and captured and the people exiled to Babylon, Judah as an independent nation ceased to exist. The book of Ezra provides an account of the Jews’ regathering, of their struggle to survive and to rebuild what had been destroyed.
Each one of our 9 Bible study lessons on the book of Ezra contains helpful verse by verse commentary, an outline, discovery questions to stimulate discussion, cross-references for digging into the word, and practical application to encourage life change.
The first leader, Zerubbabel, led the initial wave of exiles back to Jerusalem to accomplish this goal (Ezra 1–6). The second wave came more than half a century later, led by Ezra, who rebuilt not the temple but the people, teaching them—and calling them to obey—the law of Moses (Ezra 7–10).
Read the Book of Ezra in the King James Version (KJV) Bible online. Browse the chapters and an outline of the themes of the Book of Ezra. Use our Bible study tools to dive deeper into scripture.
