Keep on Keeping On

God brings glory to Himself when His people persevere through fear, discouragement and opposition. In part 2 of Ezra-Nehemiah: The Gracious Hand of God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ezra 3-6.

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Study Notes

Previously in Ezra-Nehemiah…

• Babylon – Persia
• King Cyrus
• Three returns under Zerubbabel, Ezra & Nehemiah
• Ezra writes to encourage the returning remnant to remain faithful

Three Temples

• Solomon
• Zerubbabel
• Herod

Understanding the Text

1. First Return Under Zerubbabel (Ezra 1 – 6)
   1. Decree of Cyrus (1:1-4)
   2. Response of the Israelites (1:5-11)
   3. List of people who returned (2:1-70)
   4. Rebuilding of the temple (3:1 – 6:15)
      1. Altar and foundation (3:1-13)
      2. Opposition (4:1 – 6:12)
      3. Completion (6:13-15)
   5. Dedication and Celebration (6:16-22)

Overcoming Obstacles

• Fear
• Opposition
• Discouragement
• Misplaced priorities

Applying the Text

• Are you fearful?
• Are you facing opposition?
• Are you discouraged?
• Are your priorities right?
• GOD is sovereign!