Ezra
Author: Ezra
The first return of Jewish exiles from Babylon, the rebuilding of the Temple, and Ezra's spiritual reform.
Old Testament10 chapters
Chapters
1God's sovereignty, Restoration and rebuilding: ““The LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so…”2God's faithfulness, Restoration and return: “Now these were the people of the province who came up out of…”3worship, communal restoration: “And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to…”4Opposition to God's work, Perseverance in faith: “Then the people of the land discouraged the people of Judah…”5Divine Encouragement, Authority and Opposition: “But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and…”6Divine sovereignty, Restoration of worship: “And the elders of the Jews built and prospered through the…”7The importance of Scripture, Leadership and spiritual authority: “For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord and…”8Faith and Trust in God, Community in Restoration: “So we fasted and entreated our God for this, and he listened…”9Repentance, Intercession: “And at the evening sacrifice I rose from my fasting, with my…”10repentance, covenant fidelity: “Now then, let us make a covenant with our God to put away…”