15. Ezra

15 Ezra

God the Restorer.

The first step of restoration
is building the altar.

- The Lord stirred the heart of King Cyrus to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Ezra‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬ ‭

- The Lord stirred the hearts of the priests, Levites, and leaders to go to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple of the Lord. Ezra‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭

THEME
Restoration, Repentance, Reform

Key Bible characters
- Zerubbabel rebuilt the temple
- Ezra teaches the people
- Nehemiah rebuilds the city

KEY VERSE
Ezra was determined to study, follow, and teach the Word of God to the people of Israel.
‭Ezra 7:10 ‬

BIBLE STORIES
- Returning from captivity (Ezra 1-2)
- Rebuilding the Altar (Ezra 3)
- Rebuilding the Temple (Ezra 3-6)
- Repentance & Reforms (Ezra 7-10)