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LESSON 11FEBRUARY 13, 2022SUBJECT: Ezra and the LawDEVOTIONAL READING: 2 Timothy 3:14-17BACKGROUND: Ezra 7:1-26LESSON: Ezra 7:1-10, 23-26MEMORY VERSE: For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. Ezra 7:10 NIVLESSON AIM: To examine Ezra’s role in leading the Israelites back to Jerusalem from exile.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEI. EZRA’S BACKGROUND (EZRA 7:1-6c)What does the phrase “After these things” in Ezra 7:1a refer to? Ezra 6:12-18When did the events in this week’s lesson take place? Ezra 7:1bWho was Artaxerxes? Ezra 7:1b (Three kings were known by this name. This person is the First.)Locate the Persian Empire on an Old Testament map. The Persians had defeated the Empires of Assyria and Babylon.Who was Ezra? Nehemiah 8:9bDescendant of what great high priest? Ezra 7:4dWhy and how did Ezra and the Jews come to be in Persia? 2 Chronicles 36:15-23How many generations are listed by Ezra? Ezra 7:1c-5 (Most scholars admit this is only a portion of the generations. It is believed there were at least 27 generations.) What was Ezra’s expertize? Ezra 7:6bWho gave Moses the Law? Ezra 7:6cThe Law of Moses refers to what is known as the “Torah” or “Pentateuch” which includes the first five Books of the Old Testament. Name them.II. EZRA’S JOURNEY (EZRA 7:6d-10)Where was Ezra headed when the Scripture says, he “came up from Babylon?” Who accompanied him? When did this occur? Ezra 7:6a, 7How did the king of Persia aid Ezra in his request to go to Jerusalem? Ezra 7:6dWhat favorite role did God have on Ezra’s journey? Ezra 7:6eWhen did Ezra begin and arrive in Jerusalem? Ezra 7:8-9What was Ezra’s priority? Ezra 7:10v. 10av. 10bIII. EZRA’S AUTHORIZATION (EZRA 7:11-22)How did King Artaxerxes formalize Ezra’s journey to Jerusalem? Ezra 7:11What did King Artaxerxes acknowledge about Ezra? Ezra 7:12Summarize what Ezra and the Israelites were encouraged and permitted to do? Ezra 7:13-22v. 13v. 14vv. 15-17v. 18v. 19v. 20Who did King Artaxerxes decree was to assist Ezra? Ezra 7:21-22IV. EZRA’S MISSION (EZRA 7:23-26)What was Ezra to specifically focus on? Ezra 7:23aWhat did King Artaxerxes want to avoid? Ezra 7:23bWhat was Ezra not permitted to do? Why do think so? Ezra 7:24What was to be Ezra’s guiding force? Ezra 7:25aWho was Ezra to appoint? What were the qualifications? Ezra 7:25bcWhat were the consequences for not obeying the stipulations set by Ezra and the King? Ezra 7:26 ................
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