July 1, 2024
July 7 Study | She Found Favor
The book of Esther begins with the Jewish people in captivity and Ahasuerus (Xerxes) in power . . .
Articles for tag: Persian Empire
December 26, 2022
January 1 | It’s God’s Plan
God had planned from eternity past to get his people back home and give them a fresh start. Ezra and Nehemiah tell of this new start (these books were once combined as one). . . .
July 1, 2021
Esther: Choosing the Right Thing Even When It’s the Hard Thing
No matter the outcome, choosing the right thing when it’s the hard thing is always a good thing.
July 15, 2013
Lesson for July 21, 2013: Fasting and Praying (Ezra 7:1″“8:23)
By Sam E. Stone The book of Ezra is composed of two sections: chapters 1″“6 record how the Jews returned from captivity to rebuild the temple; chapters 7″“10 describe how Ezra came back to Jerusalem and led reforms. A period of some 57 years passed between the end of Ezra 6 (515 BC) and the beginning of Ezra 7 (458 BC). During this time, the events described in the book of Esther took place. Plans for the Trip Ezra 7:6-10 The second section of the book begins with a listing of Ezra”s credentials. Ruben Ratzlaff notes, “Like many of
