“For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.” Ezra 7:10
Show Notes
Ezra, a scribe and priest who played a pivotal role in Israel’s history. This book continues the account from 2 Chronicles 36:21-23 and covers about 23 years, with a 60 year gap between the 22nd and 23rd year.
Scripture quoted:
- Jeremiah 29:10
- Ezra 1:1-3
- Ezra 7:10
- Ezra 9:1-10
- 1 John 1:9
Chart from Wilkinson & Boa:
Resources:
- The Bible Project: Ezra/Nehemiah
- John A. Martin, “Ezra,”in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 654.
- Chart from Boa & Wilkinson, Talk Thru The Bible.