About this episode
In this episode, we read Ezra 1-5, exploring the themes of hope, restoration, and the challenges faced by the Israelites returning to Jerusalem.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Reading Through the Bible Together, we’re reading Ezra 1–5, where hope begins to rise out of exile. God moves the heart of Cyrus to allow the Israelites to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. What was destroyed is now being restored. The people return, lay the foundation, and worship with both joy and tears, remembering what was lost and hoping for what will be. But opposition quickly arises. The work slows, and discouragement sets in. Into th...
Topics covered
- Ezra
- exile
- restoration
- worship
- opposition
Keywords
- Cyrus
- temple
- foundation
- discouragement
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Ezra 1-, Reading Through the Bible Together, Ezra 1–5,
Places: Jerusalem
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