Wait, that guy? God called the king of the foreign, idolatrous nation Persia his anointed one (Messiah)? Isaiah 45 challenges us to stop putting God in a box by reminding us that God can use anyone and everyone to accomplish his mission. In this Bible Study, Bryan walks us through Isaiah 45:1-13 and shares more about why God chose Cyrus of all people to bring the exiles home and rebuild the Temple.
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Cyrus
Why is Cyrus Called the Messiah?
July 7, 2021
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