Ezra
The Restoration of God's People in the Land
Old Testament · History
Summary
Artaxerxes, king of Persia (465-23 B.C.), named Ezra as minister in charge of Jewish affairs. He led a group of about 2,000 Jews back to the land. Ezra was bearing a decree which allowed him to require obedience from everyone in the territory on any matter having to do with the Jewish people. He returned to the land to bring about the spiritual transformation of his people. The book traces the history of the reconstruction from Cyrus' decree (539 B.C.) until Ezra's mission (457 B.C.) = 82 years.
Outline
Physical Rebuilding Of God's Temple
Chapters 1-6| Preparation for Rebuilding of God's Temple | 1 |
| Participants in Rebuilding of God's Temple | 2 |
| Progress in Rebuilding of God's Temple | 3-6 |
Spiritual Rebuilding Of God's People
Chapters 7-10| Preparation for Rebuilding of God's People | 7 |
| Participants in Rebuilding of God's People | 8 |
| Progress in Rebuilding of God's People | 9-10 |
Resources
Audio Lessons
Part 1: ezra