Ezra 6:1-22

Contents: Darius confirms the decree of Cyrus. Temple furnished and worship restored.

Characters: God, Darius, Haggai, Zechariah, Tattenai, Shethar-bozenai, Cyrus.

Conclusion: When God's time has come for the accomplishment of His gracious purposes concerning His church, He will raise up instruments to promote it and from men of whom good service was not expected. The wrath of the enemy may be made to praise God.

Key Word: Finished, Ezra 6:14.

Strong Verses: Ezra 6:10; Ezra 6:21; Ezra 6:22.

Striking Facts: Ezra 6:10. Let men in authority despise not the prayers of the meanest saints who know how to approach God on the ground of Christ's sacrifice. Let God's people pray for those in authority.