Ezra–Nehemiah–Esther
Main Point: After the return from exile in Babylon, the Israelite people faced a number of struggles including rebuilding the Temple, living out the demands of Torah, and finding unity in moving forward as a nation.
Main Point (Esther):
Texts to Consider
Ezra 1:1–4
How does this paragraph compare to the last paragraph of 2 Chronicles?
What does Jeremiah 29:10 have to do with this?
Ezra 3:8–13
A couple of key characters are introduced and highlighted, what are their names?
What does Isaiah 44:28 have to do with this?
Ezra 4:1–3, 23–5:2
Rebuild or not?
Ezra 7:1–10
Another key character is introduced. What is his name and his primary interest?
Ezra 10:1–5
Nehemiah 1:1–3
Nehemiah 8:1–8
Nehemiah 13:1–31
