Old Testament Survey
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
EZRA
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Ezra.
- Identify to whom the book of Ezra was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Ezra.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of Ezra from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Ezra.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Ezra
TO WHOM: Israel
PURPOSE: Records the return of Israel from exile and rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple.
KEY VERSE: Ezra 6:16
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Return and restoration are basic principles of repentance.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Ezra, Jeshua, Zerubbabel, Cyrus, Haggai, Zechariah, Artaxerxes
OUTLINE
I. Restoration under Zerubbabel: Ezra 1:1-6:22
A. First return of exiles: Ezra 1:1-2:70
1. Edict of Cyrus: Ezra 1:1-11
(a) The writing of the edict: Ezra 1:2-4
(b) The desire of the people: Ezra 1:5-11
2. List of exiles: Ezra 2:1-70