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[[Bible]] STUDY: READ EZRA 2--3
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Today we complete our reading in the Book of II Chronicles. Our reading covers the [[death]] of Josiah, the reign of Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. These kings reigned over [[Judah]] between 640 and 586 b.c. As mentioned in yesterday's comments, Josiah was one of [[Judah]] 's best kings and brought revival to the land. However, in spite of all the Reformation of Josiah, we find [[Jerusalem]] in exile and captivity as the book ends.
  
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[[God]] had promised captivity [[judgment]] to the sinning nation of [[Israel]], and He fulfilled His promise. He also promised that a remnant would return to [[Jerusalem]] (see [[Jeremiah]] 25:12-14 and 29:10- 14). [[Ezra]] and Nehemiah tell the story of the return to the land and the city, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the rebuilding of the walls. The Book of [[Esther]] also fits into this period, as do the Books of the prophets [[Haggai]] and [[Zechariah]].
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Chapter 36 reviews the [[Lord]]'s [[grace]] and patience, and the reasons for the exile of [[God]]'s people. Under the rule of Cyrus, king of Persia, a proclamation was made throughout all the kingdom to rebuild the Temple in [[Jerusalem]]. This was done to fulfill the [[Word]] of the [[Lord]], which was given by [[Jeremiah]] many years earlier.
  
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[[Ezra]] is presented as a [[God]]ly and patriotic Jew, who was a priest and scribe ( [[Ezra]] 7:1-6). He was a great student of the Scriptures, and helped to restore the Jew of the land. We will find in chapter 8 that he was a man of prayer and, in chapter 9, that he was a man who was greatly burdened for the spiritual welfare of his people. His name means "help" and throughout the Book of [[Ezra]] we will see that his [[faith]] in the [[Lord]] is seen by his willingness to undertake the dangerous journey from [[Babylon]]ia to [[Jerusalem]] without the aid of military escorts.
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Throughout I and II Chronicles we have seen the success and failure of [[God]]'s people. [[God]]'s people never knew failure when they followed the [[Lord]], but never knew success when they followed the ways contrary to the [[Lord]].
  
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Chapters 1--3 record key events in the history of the remnant of [[Israel]] (the returning to their land, recorded in chapters 1 and 2, and the rebuilding of the Temple, recorded in chapter 3).
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As I review these two great books, II Chronicles 7:14 comes to my mind as one of the outstanding verses. "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and [[pray]], and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from [[heaven]], and will forgive their [[sin]], and will heal their land." Every [[Christian]] should memorize this verse, believe it, and follow the instruction given in it. Only then will the promises become a reality. [[God]] wants to forgive our sins. He wants to bless our nation. But we must first present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto [[God]], that we might be used of Him. We must be clean vessels, meet for the Master's use.
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The Book of [[Ezra]] records chronologically the return of the remnant to [[Jerusalem]] and the events which took place after their return. The book records the rebuilding of the Temple and its dedication. There were 42,360 [[Jews]] who returned and participated in the rebuilding. They were permitted to do so by a proclamation issued by Cyrus, king of Persia. It is possible that King Cyrus was influenced by the [[prophet]] [[Daniel]], and may have heard from his lips the history of [[Nebuchadnezzar]] , as well as the great prophecies.
 

Latest revision as of 22:37, 5 October 2015

May Scripture Portion for Bible Commentary : 1 Chronicles 7 - Job 11 including the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

Today we complete our reading in the Book of II Chronicles. Our reading covers the death of Josiah, the reign of Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. These kings reigned over Judah between 640 and 586 b.c. As mentioned in yesterday's comments, Josiah was one of Judah 's best kings and brought revival to the land. However, in spite of all the Reformation of Josiah, we find Jerusalem in exile and captivity as the book ends.

Chapter 36 reviews the Lord's grace and patience, and the reasons for the exile of God's people. Under the rule of Cyrus, king of Persia, a proclamation was made throughout all the kingdom to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. This was done to fulfill the Word of the Lord, which was given by Jeremiah many years earlier.

Throughout I and II Chronicles we have seen the success and failure of God's people. God's people never knew failure when they followed the Lord, but never knew success when they followed the ways contrary to the Lord.

As I review these two great books, II Chronicles 7:14 comes to my mind as one of the outstanding verses. "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." Every Christian should memorize this verse, believe it, and follow the instruction given in it. Only then will the promises become a reality. God wants to forgive our sins. He wants to bless our nation. But we must first present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, that we might be used of Him. We must be clean vessels, meet for the Master's use.

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