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The Book of Ezra

Following the decree of King Cyprus of Persia, Zerubbabel leads the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. They begin work on the altar, restore the offering of sacrifices and lay the foundation of the temple. The worship of God is brought back to Jerusalem.
When God begins to move true and fervent worship is the first thing that is normally rejuvenated.

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  1. The book of Ezra
    Following the decree of King Cyprus of Persia, Zerubbabel and Jeshua (or Joshua) led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. They begin work on the altar, restored the offering of sacrifices and laid the foundation of the temple. The wor

  2. Laying foundation - restoring worship - Ezra 1- 3
    Following the decree of King Cyprus of Persia, Zerubbabel leads the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. They begin work on the altar, restore the offering of sacrifices and lay the foundation of the temple. The worship of God is brought

  3. Prophecy withstands opposition - Ezra 4 - 6.
    Opposition to the Israelites temporary halts the work of rebuilding Jerusalem. The enemy will always oppose the counsel of God. Two prophets, named Haggai and Zechariah, appear on the scene. Their ministry revives the work and the temple is completed. Pr

  4. Ministry of the word - building the people Ezra 7
    About 60 years after the completion of the Temple Ezra arrives in Jerusalem with another group of returning exiles from Babylon.