Ezra
The Return from Exile — Ezra 1–6
Overview
God moves Cyrus to allow the Jews to return from exile and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.
Details
Key KJV PassageEzra 1:3 — “Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him.”
Main CharactersCyrus, the returning Jews, Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and God.
Lesson / ThemeGod keeps His promises and can move even kings and nations to accomplish His will.
Connection to ChristThe return from exile prepares the way for the coming Messiah and shows God’s restoring grace.
Memory VerseEzra 1:3.
Discussion QuestionsHow did God use Cyrus? Why was returning to Jerusalem important? What does this story teach about God’s faithfulness after discipline?