Ezra 6 - Introduction

Chapter Six
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS

1.

How did the building that Cyrus authorized compare with the one which Solomon had built?

2.

Can you find anything which Darius did, which Cyrus had not done?

3.

What do you see in the story that reflects the religious training which was maintained during the captivity?

4.

How did the sacrifices compare with those made at the dedication of the first temple?

5.

What feasts or offerings are particularly mentioned, and how were they appropriate for the occasion?

6.

What help did God give them in this enterprise?

OUTLINE

D.

The Temple is completed and dedicated.

1.

The Royal Edict authorizing construction was found (Ezra 6:1-5).

2.

Darius consequently issued a decree directing the construction (Ezra 6:6-12).

3.

The work was completed and the building was dedicated (Ezra 6:13-18).

4.

Services were resumed, especially the Passover (Ezra 6:19-22).

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.

How was Cyrus involved in the Temple's restoration?

2.

Where was Cyrus-' decree found?

3.

How had Cyrus wanted the work to be financed?

4.

How long did it take to complete the work?

5.

Whose writings guided them in their sacrifices?