Week 2: The Book of Ezra

Can you believe this week concludes our study in the Book of Ezra!! Congratulations, on completing another Nook of the Bible!! 

Here are your virtual resources for Week 2 in the Book of Ezra.

This week will will be reading Ezra, chapters 6-10.

Weekly Reading Plan:

Monday:
#VerseOfTheDay

Monday

Reflection Question for the day: They will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

God’s house is finally finished, just as commanded it to be. 

What good works have you accomplished for God? 

How do you know he is pleased?

Tuesday:
#VerseOfTheDay

Tuesday

Reflection Question for the day: The WORD of the Lord

What set your heart on the study of God’s law? 

How are you practicing what you learn in the Bible, in your daily life?

Wednesday:
#VerseOfTheDay

Wednesday 

Reflection Question for the day: Seek God.

In what ways do you seek God?

How does He let you know you have found Him?

How can you share God’s favor with those around you? With those who have forsaken him?

Thursday:
#VerseOfTheDay

Thursday 

Reflection Question for the day: God Will Forgive You.

We all sin, sometimes our sin(s) cause us to be ashamed, but so long as we repent, God will forgive the confession of sins. 

When was the last time you confessed? 

What sin(s) do you need to seek forgiveness for?

Friday:
#VerseOfTheDay

Friday

Reflection Question for the day: Community of Faith

Do you have a community of faith? Maybe you’ve got more than one.

How does your community of Faith build your faith?

In return, how do you build up the faith of those in your community of faith?

Introduction to the Book of Ezra

We are excited for our upcoming study in the Book of Ezra! 📖 This Bible study begins Monday, June 20th. All are welcome to join!! 👭👭👭

Here's the excerpt from the New American Bible, Catholic Bible: Personal Study Edition; Oxford University Press, Inc.,1995, pgs 476-477. 

We thought you might find it helpful as we embark on our journey through Ezra. 

"The last four books of the Hebrew canon are Ezra, Nehemiah, 1 and 2 Chronicles, in that order. The combined work Ezra-Nehemiah is our most important literary source for the formation of the Jewish religion community after the Babylonian exile. This is known as the period of the Restoration, and the two men most responsible for the recognition of Jewish life at this time were Ezra & Nehemiah. 

Ezra is held in high esteem, in Jewish tradition, for all his religious and cultivate reform. 

Ezra is sometimes accused of having been a mere legalist who gave excessive attention to the letter of the law. His work, however, should be seen and judged within a specific historical context. He gave to his people a cohesion and spiritual unity which prevented the disintegration of the small Jewish community. Had it not been for the intransigence of Ezra and of those who adopted his ideals, it is doubtful that Judaism would have so effectively resisted Hellenism, then or I later centuries. Ezra set the tone for the postexillic community, and it was characterized by fidelity to the Torah, Judaism's authentic way of life. 

The Book of Ezra is divided as follows:

I. The Return from Exile (1, 1-6, 22)

Ii. The Deeds of Ezra (7, 1-10, 44)

The following list of the kings of Persia, with the dates of their reigns, will be useful for dating the events mentioned in Ezra (and Nehemiah):

Cyrus 538-529 BC

Cambyses 529-521 BC

Daruis I 521-485 BC

Xerxes 485-464 BC

Artaxerxes 464-423 BC

Darius II 423-404 BC

Artaxerxes 404-358 BC

Artaxerxes 358-337 BC

End of the Persian Empire (Defeat of Darius III) 331 BC"

📌 The Book of Ezra will be a two week study, all are welcome to join!!

Here are the links for your virtual 💻 #biblestudy resources:

Our Complete Study Guide contains the verse of the day, daily reflection questions and the WORD Guide. Get yours for just $1.99 at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Book-of-Ezra-Study-Guide-2485725

Here's a preview of the complete study guide. Each day you'll have the selected #verseoftheday, the Reflection Question for the day (with plenty of space to write) and the WORD guide for each day as well. 

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Join us, June 20th, for our Bible Study in the Book of EZRA!

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we are super excited to announce that our next #BibleStudy will be...

the Book of EZRA!

Study BEGINS Monday, June 20th!

The Book of Ezra will be a two week study, all are welcome to join!!

Here are the links for your virtual bible study resources:

Our Complete Study Guide contains the verse of the day, daily reflection questions and the WORD Guide. Get yours for just $1.99 at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Book-of-Ezra-Study-Guide-2485725

Here's a preview of the complete study guide. Each day you'll have the selected #verseoftheday, the Reflection Question for the day (with plenty of space to write) and the WORD guide for each day as well. 

As always our basic WORD Guide is FREE! Get it at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ezra-WORD-Guide-2484068

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Week 5 - Genesis Study Part 2 (Conclusion of Genesis)

Cue the confetti, sound the alarm, CONGRATULATIONS! You Did It!! 🎉

Next week (Mon. 6/6 - Fri. 6/10) you will complete our 10 Week #BibleStudy in the Book of Genesis.👏🏼 This was no small task and we are SO thrilled for you!

This week we will be concluding Genesis with chapters 46-50.

Chapter 46: Migration to Egypt
Chapter 47: Settlement in Goshen, Joseph's Land Policy, Jacob Blesses Ephraim & Manasseh
Chapter 48: Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh (cont.)
Chapter 49: Jacob's Testament, Farewell and Death
Chapter 50: Jacob's Funeral, Plea for Forgiveness, Death of Joseph

Week 5 Reading Plan:

Monday: #VerseOfTheDay

Monday: Reflection Question

Reflection Question for the day: I Have Seen For Myself.

Jacob, now called Israel, has finally seen for himself his son, Joseph, after twenty years of separation. It’s another miracle that they are reunited. Yet, seeing is believing. Although he was told Joseph was alive and well, to see for himself makes his heart so settled, that he says he can now die.

What miracles, or wonders of God have you seen that leave you with no shadow of a doubt that He is a mighty God?

Tuesday: #VerseOfTheDay

Tuesday: Reflection Question

Reflection Question for the day: Their Fate is Sealed.

The money has run out, the livestock have al been traded and the famine is so great, that the people of Egypt and Canaan are pleading for seed in exchange for their freedom and land. That’s desperation!

What are you doing now, in your life that might seal your fate for the good?

What are you doing now, in your life that might seal your fate for the bad?


Wednesday: #VerseOfTheDay

Wednesday: Reflection Question

Reflection Question for the day: It Just Keeps Getting Better.

When the Lord rains down His blessing he sometimes floods them over us.

What surprise blessings have been granted to you? How have you thanked God for them?

Thursday: #VerseOfTheDay

Thursday: Reflection Question

Reflection Question for the day: Your Life’s Legacy.

As the time of his passing grows ever nearer, Jacob summands his sons (the twelve tribes of Israel) to his side, so he may tell them what it to come of them.  It’s not a loving farewell for all, but rather a bit of history and prophecy for all of his sons. He is granting to them the “blessings” they deserve based on the way they have lived.

What legacy are you leaving behind? How do you think you will be remembered, based on the way you are living?

Friday: #VerseOfTheDay

Friday: Reflection Question

Reflection Question for the day: The Big Picture.

Now that Jacob is gone, Joseph’s brothers fear what he might do to them. This speaks more about their character than his, for he has already told them he will take care of them, he even repeats it, saying “Therefore have no fear. I will provide for you and for your children.” Genesis 50:21

Joseph is a man of honor, who does the right thing, even when no one else is looking. He can see the big picture. Can you?

What is the big picture for your life? What is God calling you to do, even though no one else is looking?

We hope you enjoyed studying with us! We sure enjoyed all of you! 

Our next study will be...the Book of Ezra. 

Study BEGINS Monday, June 13th!

Here are the links for your virtual bible study resources for the Book of Ezra:

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