Commitment to God's Law
How did Ezra show his commitment to God's law? Ezra 7:6, 10-12
Ezra became skilled in God's Word and law because he had devoted himself to studying and obeying it.
Why did the exiles commit to restoring worship at the temple in Jerusalem? Ezra 7:7,28
God moved in the Israelites' hearts.
List ways God guided Ezra and the people. Ezra 7:6
Through Ezra's knowledge of and obedience to God's law.
How did God provide for Ezra and the people through King Artaxesxes? Ezra 7:6,15; 8:25-28
God provided through the king granting everything Ezra asked. (7:6)
The king and his advisors gave silver and gold.
List examples of worship in Ezra 7-8. Ezra 7:10,16-17
Ezra devoted himself to studying and obeying God's law (7:10)
Freewill offerings (7:16-17)
How did Ezra show his commitment to God's law? Ezra 7:25
He demonstrated God's wisdom.
Why did the exiles commit to restoring worship at the temple in Jerusalem? Ezra 7:10
The people knew God required temple worship because Ezra had taught them God's law.
List ways God guided Ezra and the people. Ezra 7:9; 8:18, 22, 31
The king granted everything Ezra asked because God's hand was upon him.
How did God provide for Ezra and the people through King Artaxesxes? Ezra 7:19, 20-23
The king returned the stolen worship articles (7:19), ordered the treasurers to supply all worship necessities.
List examples of worship in Ezra 7-8. Ezra 7:17,18,20;8:35,36
animal sacrifices were given (7:17;8:35)
Silver and gold were used to supply worship needs. ((7:18,20;8:36)
Why was it important for Ezra to both learn and teach God's Word? Ezra 7:14
Ezra needed to know what God's law required.
Why did the exiles commit to restoring worship at the temple in Jerusalem? Ezra 7:23
The king ordered the temple to be rebuilt.
List ways God guided Ezra and the people. Ezra 7:13-20; 8:18-20
Providing all the people, money, worship articles, and animals needed.
How did God provide for Ezra and the people through King Artaxesxes? Ezra 7:24, 26
The king exempted the temple workers from taxes (7:24), and threatened punishment for all who disobeyed God's law (7:26)
List examples of worship in Ezra 7-8. Ezra 7:19,20-23
Sacred worship articles were used again in worship. (7:19)
Wheat, wine, oil, and salt were given to be used as worship (7:20-23)
Why was it important for Ezra to both learn and teach God's Word? Ezra 7:21,25
Ezra needed to teach it to others.
Why did the exiles commit to restoring worship at the temple in Jerusalem? Ezra 7:26
They knew the king's wrath would fall on anyone who refused to obey.
List ways God guided Ezra and the people.Ezra 7:23, 27
God also guided through the king's order for obedience to and worship of God:
What other ways did God provide for Ezra and the people? Ezra 7:7,16; 8:18-20,28
They had all the people, money, worship articles, and animals needed. (7:7; 8:18-20)
The people gave freewill offerings. (7:16; 8:28)
List examples of worship in Ezra 7-8. Ezra 7:27;8:21,23
The king honored the house of the Lord (7:27)
Ezra and the people fasted and prayed. (8:21,23)
Why was it important for Ezra to both learn and teach God's Word? Ezra 7:23
It was necessary in order to set up proper worship in the temple.
How did Ezra and the exiles worship God through their faith and actions? Ezra 8:22,35
They trusted God to keep them safe on their journey (8:22) and then offered sacrifices in Jerusalem (8:35).
List ways God guided Ezra and the people. Ezra 7:25,28;8:22,31,32
Ezra's appointment of magistrates and judges. (7:25)
the king's favor upon Ezra (7:28)
His protection (8:22,31)
and their arrival in Jerusalem (8:32)
What other ways did God provide for Ezra and the people? Ezra 8:22,31,32,34
Ezra and the exiles were protected on the journey (8:22,31); all the gold, silver, and treasures arrived safely in Jerusalem (8:34); and God gave them rest from their journey (8:32)
List examples of worship in Ezra 7-8. Ezra 8:28
The people and donations were consecrated to God. (8:28)