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Questions - Ezra Chapter 10


1. What had Ezra done to show his shame for their sins?

2. Who joined him in the grief?

3. Who is the father of Shechaniah?

4. What hope did he express?

5. What did he suggest that they do?

6. What was the covenant they would make with God?

7. What would they do with their children by their heathen wives?

8. How did Ezra feel about this suggestion?

9. Who did Ezra make swear to the covenant agreement?

10. How was the only way this could work?

11. Who did Ezra go to see at the temple?

12. What did Ezra do at the temple?

13. Was this just a problem in Jerusalem?

14. How did they get word to those in Judah?

15. How long did they have to comply?

16. What time of year did this notice go out?

17. This was the ________ season.

18. Who had given Ezra great authority?

19. What must they do, besides get rid of their heathen wives?

20. Why would it take some time to implement this?

21. Who was issuing the divorces?

22. Who examined to see, if they were carrying this out?

23. When were all of the divorces finished?

24. What were some of the classes of people, who had committed this sin?

25. What made the divorces more difficult?

26. What should we do if we do not feel sorrow for our sins? We can’t fake it or work it up. So what should we do?

27. Why should we see repentance as a source of hope rather than as a matter of despair?

28. Does repentance mean that God removes the consequences of our sins? If He does not, why should we repent?

29. Do you think Ezra was right or wrong to require these men to divorce their wives? Support your answer biblically. Why are believers today to remain with unbelieving mates?

30. When and for what sins should church discipline be exercised? How should we respond to the charge that it is judgmental? Support your answer biblically.


Sources: https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-10-genuine-repentance-ezra-101-44

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