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