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Ezra and Nehemiah describe the final events of the Old Testament period, approximately four centuries before the birth of Christ. Ezra begins with the decree of Cyrus, then recounts the return of the exiles from Babylon and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple. Nehemiah records his return to Jerusalem with the third wave of returning exiles and concludes his book with the rebuilding of the city's walls.
Together, Ezra and Nehemiah cover approximately a century of Israel's history, during which God prepared His people for the coming of the Messiah.
In this book you will learn about:
the meaning and importance of true worship;
the connection between Confession and Absolution and amending one's life; and
the fulfillment of the temple in Christ, and through Christ, God's people.
Contents
An Outline of Ezra
An Outline of Nehemiah
The Lists of Ezra-Nehemiah
The Letters of Ezra
Introduction
Lesson 1"Prophecy, Promise, and Fulfillment
Lesson 2"Return from Exile
Lesson 3"Rebuilding the Temple
Lesson 4"Completion of the Temple
Lesson 5"Return of Ezra
Lesson 6"Ezra's Reforms
Lesson 7"Return of Nehemiah
Lesson 8"Rebuilding the Wall
Lesson 9"Internal and External Problems
Lesson 10"Restoration of the Divine Service
Lesson 11"Nehemiah's Final Acts
Leader Notes
Each study in the God's Word for Today series provides an in-depth exploration of a book of the Bible. Each session includes the following:
Background information on the book of the Bible, its author, audience, occasion, and purpose
Learning experiences that promote exciting and challenging discussions
Notes for leaders that answer questions, suggest a learning process, and provide additional information
Discussion starters that help participants apply God's Word to their daily lives
