In this video listen to Ezra chapter 1, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.
In Ezra 1 we meet a most remarkable Bible teacher, and learn why so many books are called Ezra or Esdras I, 2, 3 an even 4 in various versions of the Bible.
We also meet Cyrus and learn the remarkable background to this King, and the prophecy by name found in Isaiah the prophet which foretold his actions. Cyrus is called a shepherd and a messiah, the only Gentile to be given such a title.
Learn the background to the book of Ezra in this video