Ezra's Life
What tribe was Ezra from?
Levi
How many groups returned from Babylon to Jerusalem?
Three
What did Ezra prepare his heart to do, according to Ezra 7:10?
To study, follow, and teach God’s law
What book of the Bible tells Ezra’s story?
The Book of Ezra
The Israelites were taken to _______ after they disobeyed God.
Babylon
What was Ezra’s job as a scribe?
He wrote God's word
Who led the second group back to Jerusalem?
Ezra
After returning to Jerusalem, what did Ezra do with God’s word?
He read it to all the people
Who allowed them to return to Jerusalem?
King Cyrus
A scribe is someone who _______ the word of God.
Writes (or teaches)
What two things was Ezra dedicated to?
Living by God’s word and teaching it
What did Ezra do before the journey to protect the people?
He asked them to pray and fast
What was one way the people disobeyed God after returning?
They married pagans
Why were the Israelites taken into captivity?
They disobeyed God
Ezra asked the people to _______ and _______ before the journey.
Pray and fast
How many people did Ezra lead back to Jerusalem?
About 8,000
What did Ezra notice was missing from his group before they left?
Levites
What did Ezra do even though he didn’t sin?
He prayed and asked God to forgive the people
What country did King Cyrus rule?
Persia
Ezra was a _______ from the tribe of _______.
Priest; Levi
Who gave Ezra grace and made him leader of the people?
The king of Persia
How long did it take them to reach Jerusalem?
About 4 months
What two things did Ezra do during captivity?
Wrote and taught God’s law
Who took the Israelites captive to Babylon?
King Nebuchadnezzar
Ezra responded by _______ and asking the people to _______.
Praying; repent