Ezra 5 - Introduction

Chapter Five
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS

1.

What historical events or changing circumstances made it possible to resume construction?

2.

How does Darius-' character compare with the previous king'S?

3.

What part did the people credit to God in their varying fortunes?

4.

Do you think the letter of Tattenai was written to seek instruction and information or to direct and influence opinions: to help or to hinder the reconstruction?

OUTLINE

In chapter five, the work of rebuilding the Temple is resumed.

C.

The work is resumed by the reign of Darius.

1.

The work gets under way (Ezra 5:1-5).

2.

A letter is sent to clarify the situation (Ezra 5:6-17).