Ezra 1 - Day 903 (link to reading)
Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4 Summary (insights.org): The book of Ezra records two separate time periods directly following the seventy years of Babylonian captivity. Ezra 1–6 covers the first return of Jews from captivity, led by Zerubbabel—a period of twenty-three years beginning with the edict of Cyrus of Persia and ending at the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem (538–515 BC). Ezra 7–10 picks up the story more than sixty years later, when Ezra led the second group of exiles to Israel (458 BC). The book of Ezra provides a much-needed link in the historical record of the Israelite people. When their king was dethroned and captured and the people exiled to Babylon, Judah as an independent nation ceased to exist. The book of Ezra provides an account of the Jews’ regathering, of their struggle to survive and to rebuild what had been destroyed. Through his narrative, Ezra declared that they were still God’s people and that God had not forgotten them. Application: After 70 long years living in exile, God fulfills His promise and inspires King Cyrus to allow the Israelites to return to their homeland. Most of the exiles were born in captivity and had never visited Jerusalem. Why would anyone want to go back? Think of it this way; as citizens of heaven, we were born in captivity, but when it's time, I'm sure you'll want to go back. Prayer: Lord, thank You for this gift of life... Comments are closed.
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