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Ezra-Nehemiah-Esther

May 22, 2024 • Dr. Derrick Wilson

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