Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday. We’ll read Ezra chapters 1-5. I’m calling today’s episode “Unlikely Allies.” Comments on Ezra 1-5 Introduction to Ezra The previous book, 2 Chronicles ended with the fall of Jerusalem. All the articles from the temple removed by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, and the temple itself was set ablaze. The…
Read MorePodcast: Play in new window | Download
Thoughts Confession In chapter 10, we find Ezra kneeling in front of the temple, tearfully confessing the sins of the people of Israel. And he is joined by a large crowd of men, women and children who also begin weeping bitterly. Why are they crying? Because they have disobeyed God by marrying foreign, or as…
Read MorePodcast: Play in new window | Download
Thoughts Again, no comments today. Listen for explanation. Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 HCSB, Ch. 3-4 NASB, Ch. 5 NLT Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking here. When you…
Read MorePodcast: Play in new window | Download
The book of Ezra ends with some of the people having intermarried with people whom God had said not to do such a thing.
Read MorePodcast: Play in new window | Download